Election Night 2016
The night of Nov. 8, 2016 was one of the most unforgettable in modern political history. The evening of the 2016 Election Night saw the final results between the tension-filled race for the White House come to a dramatic end. Hillary Clinton was the Demoncratic nominee, and, going into the evening, had a slew of polls projecting her to win.
However, everything changed when Republican nominee Donald Trump began to win key states, bringing his electoral college votes to a total higher than Clinton’s. By the time all votes were counted, Trump had a total of 304 electoral college votes, and Clinton had a total of 227. Clinton did, though, with the popular vote, garnering the support of 65,853,514 United States citizens compared to Donald Trump’s 62,984,828.
Here, People anxiously watch the election results coming in at Rockefeller Center in New York City on Nov. 8, 2016. To see more images from Election Night 2016, check out the rest of the gallery by scrolling through the images below.
Two Men Embrace During Election Night
Two men embrace at the end of Democratic Presidential Nominee Hillary Clinton’s election night rally in the Jacob Javits Center in New York in the early hours of Nov. 9, 2016. It was an emotional moment.
Trump Supporters Celebrate
Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump cheer as they watch election returns during an election night rally, in New York on Nov. 8, 2016. They celebrated as more votes came in.
Supporters At Hillary Clinton’s Election Night Event Look Shocked
People listen as Hillary Clinton Campaign Chair John Podesta asks everyone to head home as they wait for votes to continue to be counted at Hillary Clinton’s 2016 US Presidential Election Night Event on Nov. 8, 2016. One supporter put their hand over their mouth in shock.
A Clinton Supporter Stands Alone
A Clinton supporter stands alone in the bleachers after Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s election night rally was canceled at the Jacob Javits Center in New York in the early hours of Nov. 9, 2016. It was a somber sight.
Two Supporters Watch Election Night Results Come In
Democratic Party supporters await the results at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center at Hillary Clinton’s election night rally in New York on Nov. 8, 2016. Many watched in shock as the results came in.
A Man Celebrates During Election Night
People in the crowd at Donald Trump’s 2016 US Presidential Election Night Event watch results continue to come in at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on Nov. 8, 2016. One supporter began to celebrate by tossing his hands in the air while holding a Trump/Pence sign.
Hillary Clinton Supporters Watch Results Come In
People in the Crowd at Hillary Clinton’s 2016 US Presidential Election Night Event watch results begin to come in on a big screen at the Jacob K Javits Convention Center in New York on Nov. 8, 2016. Two supporters wore sunglasses and a slew of buttons to show support.
An Overhead Shot of Hillary Clinton’s Election Night Event
Hillary Clinton Campaign Chair John Podesta asks everyone to head home as they wait for votes to continue to be counted at Hillary Clinton’s 2016 US Presidential Election Night Event. Many watched the results come in throughout the night.
Donald Trump Gives A Speech
US Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump delivers a speech on stage at his 2016 Presidential Election Night event as votes continue to be counted at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on Nov. 8, 2016. His son, Barron, and VP, Mike Pence, were by his side.
Emily Benn on Election Night
Emily Benn stays in a seat at the end of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s election night rally at the Jacob Javits Center in New York. The photo was taken in the early hours of Nov. 9, 2016.
Reactions From Election Night 2016
A woman covers her mouth in shock as results come in on a big screen at the Jacob K Javits Convention Center in New York on Nov. 8, 2016. The woman also appeared to be crying.
A Woman Weeps Watching Election Results Come In
A woman weeps as election results are reported during Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s election night rally in the Jacob Javits Center glass enclosed lobby in New York on Nov. 8, 2016. The woman was also on the phone, presumably speaking with a loved one or colleague.
Citizens Watch the Polls
People in the crowd at Hillary Clinton’s 2016 US Presidential Election Night Event watch results begin to come in on a big screen at the Jacob K Javits Convention Center in New York on Nov. 8, 2016. Americans voted on Election Day to Choose the 45th President of the United States of America to Serve from 2017 through 2020.
