Shelby Lum, Richmond Times-Dispatch via The Associated PressVoters line up in voting booths to cast their ballots at Robious Elementary School in Richmond, Va. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. The 30-ft. x 12-ft. image in the background was painted by 3rd and 4th graders at the school in preparation for Veterans Day.
John Minchillo, Associated PressAdam Fohlen, his son Ari, center left, and others, wait in line outside a polling place at the Nativity School as a poll watcher sits nearby, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in Cincinnati.
Megan Farmer, Omaha World-Herald via APSam Nobbs votes at the Dundee Presbyterian Church Tuesday, Nov 8, 2016, in Omaha, Neb.
Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty ImagesRepublican presidential nominee Donald Trump gives the thumbs-up after he and his wife Melania (R) submitted their ballots at a polling station in a school during the 2016 presidential elections on November 8, 2016 in New York.
Evan Vucci, Associated PressRepublican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his wife Melania cast their ballots at PS-59, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in New York.
Andrew Harnik, Associated PressDemocratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, accompanied by her husband, former President Bill Clinton, left, smiles as she votes at Douglas G. Grafflin School in Chappaqua, N.Y., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. At far left is senior aide Huma Abedin.
Andrew Harnik, Associated PressDemocratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, accompanied by her husband, former President Bill Clinton, right, greets supporters outside Douglas G. Grafflin School in Chappaqua, N.Y., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, after voting.
Gerald Herbert, Associated PressMariah Hickman, a Dillard University student march in unison with fellow students, to a polling place to vote on election day in New Orleans, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.
Laura Segall, AFP/Getty ImagesVoters wait in line in front of a polling station to cast their ballots in the US presidential election in Scottsdale, Arizona on November 8, 2016.
Gene J. Puskar, Associated PressA young visitor takes a photo of a giant cutout of Republican candidate for president Donald Trump in front of the Trump House owned by Lisa Rossi in Youngstown, Pa, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.
Jeff Swensen, Getty ImagesAn American flag sits upon a mountaintop outside Altoona, Pennsylvania on November 8, 2016. Americans across the nation are picking their choice for the next president of the United States.
Michael Noble Jr., Associated PressSen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and his wife Kelley, arrive at their voting location, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at Briarwood Elementary School in Bowling Green, Ky.
Charlie Riedel, Associated PressJohn and Colleen Kramer, of Stockton, Mo., vote at the Caplinger Mills Trading Post on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in Caplinger Mills, Mo.
Darron Cummings, Associated PressRepublican vice presidential candidate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, cast his is ballot, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in Indianapolis.
Steve Helber, Associated PressDemocratic vice presidential candidate US Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and his wife, Anne Holton talk to the media after voting in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.
David Goldman, Associated PressA line of voters stretches around the block while waiting to cast their ballots at a polling site in New York as One World Trade Center stands at left in the background, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.
Julie Jacobson, Associated PressA television crew member walks along a balcony while setting up for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's election night rally, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in New York.
Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty ImagesRepublican presidential nominee Donald Trump arrives for the final rally of his 2016 presidential campaign at Devos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 7, 2016.
Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty ImagesSupporters cheer at a rally for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at the J.S. Dorton Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina on November 7, 2016. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump battled for votes on a frenzied final day of campaigning Monday, telling Americans the country's fate rides on who they choose as the next US president.
Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesMusician Lady Gaga performs during a campaign rally with Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at North Carolina State University on November 8, 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The midnight rally followed Clinton campaigning in Pennsylvania, Michigan and North Carolina in the lead up to today's general election.
Democratic party nominee Hillary Clinton (L) walks on stage with US President Barack Obama during a rally for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, on Independence Mall, November 7, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. About 40,000 people flooded Independence Mall in Philadelphia for Hillary Clinton's rally with her husband Bill, President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle at her side, a campaign aide said. The attendance set a new record for Clinton, with the previous high point a rally in Ohio that drew 18,500 people, a campaign aide told reporters traveling with the candidate.
Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty ImagesRockefeller Center and Rockefeller Plaza is lit up in red and blue to mark the electoral progress of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump and a map of the United States superimposed on the skating rink November 7, 2016 as part of NBC's election night coverage.
Charlie Riedel, The Associated PressJohn and Colleen Kramer, of Stockton, Mo., vote at the Caplinger Mills Trading Post on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in Caplinger Mills, Mo.
Rhona Wise, AFP/Getty ImagesJake Krupa colors in an electoral map as states projected for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump or Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at an election watching party in Coconut Grove, Florida on November 8, 2016.
John Spink, Atlanta Journal-Constitution via The Associated PressAaron Coe has a disgruntled expression on his face as he votes on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at Henry W. Grady High School in Atlanta.
Michael Conroy, The Associated PressDonna Deer, a supporter of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waits to be interviewed during an election night rally in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.
Kayana Szymczak, Getty ImagesNew Hampshire citizens cast their vote at Amherst Street Elementary School on November 8, 2016, in Nashua, New Hampshire. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States.
Bruce Newman, The Oxford Eagle via The Associated PressVoters cast their ballots as others wait in line at the Oxford Park Commission in Oxford, Miss. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.
Max Schulte, Democrat & Chronicle via The Associated PressVoters lined up on Election Day to place "I voted" stickers on the grave of Susan B. Anthony at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Rochester, NY., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.
John Spink, Atlanta Journal-Constitution via The Associated PressAaron Coe has a disgruntled expression on his face as he votes on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at Henry W. Grady High School in Atlanta.
Andrew Caballero_Reynolds, AFP/Getty ImagesA woman smiles after voting at a polling place at a high school in Burke, Va. during the US presidential election on Nov. 8, 2016.
Ross D. Franklin, The Associated PressSen. John McCain, R-Ariz., right, greets supporters as wife Cindy McCain, left, blows a kiss to supporters at the senator's victory party as he announces his victory over Democratic challenger Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in Phoenix.
Matt Rourke, The Associated PressA Clinton supporter watches the election results during Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's election night rally in the Jacob Javits Center glass enclosed lobby in New York, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.
Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, AFP/Getty ImagesPeople gather around Times Square to see the early results of the US presidential election on November 8, 2016 in Manhattan, New York.
Don Emmert, AFP/Getty ImagesPeople watch elections returns during election night at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on Nov. 8, 2016.
Win McNamee, Getty ImagesA woman reacts as she watches voting results at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States.
Win McNamee, Getty ImagesA woman reacts as she watches voting results at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States.
Aaron P. Bernstein, Getty ImagesPeople wave American flags as they watch voting results at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States.
John Locher, The Associated PressSupporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump react as they watch the election results during Trump's election night rally, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in New York.
Julio Cortez, The Associated PressHoward Nizebeth waves a U.S. flag during an Election Day gathering at Rockefeller Center, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in New York.
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Voters line up in voting booths to cast their ballots at Robious Elementary School in Richmond, Va. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. The 30-ft. x 12-ft. image in the background was painted by 3rd and 4th graders at the school in preparation for Veterans Day.
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Photos from across the United States as voters cast their ballots in the US presidential election and other national, state and local races on November 8, 2016.