The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fl.

A look into Trump’s policies as the 47th president of the United States

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024
In the early hours of Wednesday, Nov. 6, former president Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States. In the next four years, he intends to enact and influence policy on the economy, immigration, abortion policy, energy and climate change — many of which affect the state of Pennsylvania directly.
Voters wait outside of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

College Democrats and Republicans at Pitt reflect on 2024 presidential election efforts

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • November 6, 2024
As the results trickle in from the 2024 presidential election, College Democrats at Pitt and College Republicans at Pitt reflect on their efforts throughout the election season. Both political organizations went into election night hoping for their preferred candidate to win.
A “Vote Here” sign sits in front of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum.

Students, professors prepare for tense election night

By Bridget Pohl and Briana Bindus • November 6, 2024
Pitt students and professor discuss their plans for watching the 2024 presidential election Tuesday night, emphasizing the importance of self-care throughout the evening.
Guests at Dave McCormick watch party feeling “cautiously optimistic”

Guests at Dave McCormick watch party feeling “cautiously optimistic”

By Emma Hannan, Contributing Editor • November 6, 2024
Roughly 250 invited guests attended a Dave McCormick watch party event on Nov. 5 at the Pittsburgh Fairmont Hotel in Downtown. At the event, the guests listened to music while Fox News election reports played on several televisions in the background.
United States Representative Summer Lee greets the crowd at the “Students for Harris-Walz” rally at Carnegie Mellon University on Sunday, September 22.

Summer Lee re-elected for U.S. Representative in PA’s 12th Congressional District

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • November 6, 2024
At 8:12 p.m. on Tuesday evening, incumbent Summer Lee was declared winner against James Hayes for Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District. 
A ballot gets placed in a mailbox.

Out-of-state Pitt students change voter registration to PA

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024
Many out-of-state students at Pitt have changed their voter registration to Pennsylvania, recognizing the potential impact of their votes in this crucial swing state. Pennsylvania, along with seven other states, plays a pivotal role in deciding the outcome in the election.
Race to 270: Trump wins 295-226

Race to 270: Trump wins 295-226

By News Editors • November 5, 2024
As ballots get counted on election night, the Associated Press will use the latest available vote tallies to call the race in states across the country. The Pitt News will update this article as the Associated Press publishes live election coverage.
A voter walks out of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

View live updates from student polls here

By The Pitt News Staff • November 5, 2024
As classes are remote on Election Day for the first time in Pitt history, many students who didn’t vote early or by mail-in ballot are heading to their polling stations today to vote. Live updates from student polling locations Posvar Hall, the William Pitt Union, Soldiers and Sailors Museum, and the South Oakland Fire Station on McKee Place can be viewed here. 
Kamala Harris greets the crowd during her rally on Nov. 4, 2024.

Kamala Harris makes final campaign stop in Pittsburgh on eve of election

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • November 5, 2024
With less than 12 hours before election polls open on November 5, Vice President Kamala Harris ended her 6-month presidential campaign with one last campaign tour stopping in Pittsburgh. 
Trump supporters line up outside PPG Arena prior to former President Trump’s rally on Nov. 4, 2024.

Trump supporters rally at PPG Paints ahead of Election Day

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • November 5, 2024
Thousands of Donald Trump supporters stood outside PPG Paints Arena on Monday afternoon to see the former president host his last rally in Pennsylvania before the election. As they stood in line, rallygoers discussed why they’re ready to vote Trump back into office.
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