The 2024 presidential election is over, but the path to Inauguration Day on Jan. 20 is just beginning. The votes have to be certified in the states, the Electoral College has to meet and then Congress counts the vote.

Follow 538 and ABC News for live updates on the presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and key races for U.S. Senate, House, governor and more.

Conspiracy theories have emerged to claim the elections are being "stolen" from Republicans Sam Brown and Kari Lake.

It appears inmates in California will continue to work for little or no pay, as tallies released Thursday show voters opposed Proposition 6, a bid to change the state constitution to outlaw involuntary servitude in state prisons. No on Proposition 6 led 54.6% to 45.4%

Follow Maine House District 2 election results live during the 2024 election. Get updates on voting outcomes from the Maine House election, including maps from NBC News.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory in his first public comment on the U.S. vote, and he praised the president-elect's courage during the July assassination attempt.

A handful of undecided House races will determine whether Republicans take full control of Congress. It is too soon to confirm that Trump won the popular vote.

Follow Texas House District 16 election results live during the 2024 election. Get updates on voting outcomes from the Texas House election, including maps from NBC News.

Follow Nevada House District 4 election results live during the 2024 election. Get updates on voting outcomes from the Nevada House election, including maps from NBC News.