Kamala Harris of the Democrat party has 74,470,806 votes (48.3%)
Donald Trump of the Republican party has 76,972,815 votes (49.9%)
Donald Trump will make a historic return to the White House after winning the 2024 US election
In a stunning comeback from his loss to Joe Biden in 2020, the Republican carved out a decisive victory with wins in crucial swing states
"America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” Trump, 78, told cheering supporters in Florida as he hailed a “magnificent victory”
Defeated Democrat Kamala Harris vowed to ensure a "peaceful transfer of power", telling her supporters: "I know many people feel like we are entering a dark time ... I hope that is not the case”
Republicans also retake control of the US Senate and lead the contest to control the House of Representatives - but a final result could still be days away
Look back at the moment Trump declared victory and was projected winner - and see how America voted in maps and charts
Our live coverage of the US election continues here
After some chants from the crowd, Trump starts speaking about someone who's become a major part of his campaign - X owner and the world's richest person Elon Musk.
He describes Musk as a "new star" of the Republican Party, before going on to tell a lengthy story about how he once left the billionaire on hold for 40 minutes while he watched a video of a SpaceX rocket.
Trump describes him as a "wonderful" guy.
Image source, ReutersNext up, Trump congratulates the man he says will be the next vice-president of the US: JD Vance.
Again, the Republicans haven't yet been announced the winners of this election, but are just four electoral college votes shy of that.
Trump asks Vance - who the crowd are cheering for - to say a few words. Vance takes to the mic and describes Trump's campaign as the "greatest political comeback ever".
Making light of the "heat" he says he took for choosing Vance a few months ago, Trump says Vance was the right choice.
Image source, ReutersTrump thanks his wife Melania, calling her the First Lady.
He praises her book, saying she has "the number one best seller in the country".
"She's done a great job," he says, adding she "works very hard to help people".
He also thanks his "amazing children," naming each of them as they stand on stage with him.
Trump's continuing to speak to a raucous crowd at his campaign HQ in Florida.
He tells the crowd that he hopes, one day, they'll look back and consider this "one of the most important days of your life".
"America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate," he goes on, referencing his party winning the Senate back from the Democratic Party.
Image source, ReutersTrump thanks American people for making him 47th president
Trump goes on to say that this will be the "golden age" of America.
"This is a magnificent victory for the American people, that will allow us to make America great again," he adds, using his campaign slogan and catchphrase.
Trump has declared victory, although he has not yet achieved the official required electoral college votes.
Watch: Trump promises to "help our country heal"
Trump says: "We're going to help our country heal."
He vows to fix the borders, adding that he and his party made history for a reason. It's quite clearly being used as a victory speech by the Republican candidate.
And a reminder that you can watch him speak at the top of this page.
Image source, ReutersThere's a lot of people on stage with Donald Trump - including his running mate JD Vance, his wife Melania Trump and campaign staff.
After a lengthy entrance, we're beginning to hear from him now.
He describes it as a "political victory" and thanks the crowd for electing him as their 47th president, as well as their 45th.
Remember, though, he's still four electoral college votes off so hasn't technically won the race yet.
The crowd chants "USA, USA, USA".
Image source, ReutersDonald Trump has taken the stage at his campaign's watch party in West Palm Beach, Florida, and is met with huge cheers.
You can watch his remarks by clicking the 'Watch Live' button above.
Stick with us as we bring you the latest.
Donald Trump's son Eric has just posted a picture of his father preparing to speak to his supporters in Florida.
A huge crowd is waiting for him.
Image source, X/Eric Trump
Iona Hampson
Reporting from Trump's watch party
"We want Trump! We want Trump!"
The crowd is chanting as they await to hear from who they now consider as their president elect.
There is some rustling coming from the blue curtain beside the stage, which has caught the attention of the crowd.
Nada Tawfik
At Trump HQ in Florida
This is a huge victory for Donald Trump. He is now on the edge of winning back the White House, in what would signify a remarkable comeback.
This is his third election campaign. People talked about his ground game not being good enough. His messaging on abortion not being enough to convice women.
But any moment we are expecting Donald Trump to come on stage and probably declare victory.
Watch Trump address his supporters live at the top of this page.
Tom Bateman
Reporting from Philadelphia
For the two candidates, Pennsylvania was always the most prized possession of all the swing states - and among the very closest according to the opinion polls.
Its projection for Donald Trump now puts him within breathing distance of the White House.
Nada Tawfik
Reporting from Trump HQ in Florida
Image source, Getty ImagesThe energy was absolutely electric when Fox News projected Donald Trump’s win in the presidential race. The whole room erupted with ear splitting cheers.
His supporters are still high-fiving and smiling ear to ear. You get the sense that even they are in disbelief.
Many had braced themselves to wait for perhaps days before a result. The sheer joy here is palpable.
The crucial swing state of Pennsylvania has been projected for Donald Trump.
Its 19 electoral college votes gets him to 265 overall, just short of the 270 required to win the presidency.
Let's check in with the count in those seven crucial swing states.
At this stage, only Georgia and North Carolina have been projected by the BBC's partner in the US, CBS.
Both have been projected for a Trump win.
More now from the BBC's US special correspondent Katty Kay on the mood inside the Harris camp.
As a reminder, you can see more of her analysis in our election special by pressing watch live above.
Watch some of the key moments from the evening as vote counting continues.
The crowd at Trump's official watch party has just erupted after Fox News projected Donald Trump will win the US presidency.
No other US network has made the same projection, including our partners at CBS News.
Image source, EPAPeople took photos of the screen showing Fox News was projecting the election for Donald Trump
Image source, ReutersAs we've been reporting, Donald Trump is expected to speak from his campaign headquarters in Florida shortly.
There are cameras inside the packed venue and a short while ago we saw the crowd jumping up and down.
You can watch this all unfolding live at the top of this page.
Image source, ReutersThe BBC's US partner CBS News says the race rating for Pennsylvania "leans" Trump.
This is not an official projection, but it is good news for the Republican Party if the trend continues
Pennsylvania is the prized swing state with 19 electoral college votes, more than any other battleground.
