Extract from ABC News
Joe Biden is set to become the next president of the United States, according to the decision desks of multiple US networks.
Key points:
- Joe Biden has beaten Donald Trump to become the 46th President of the United States
- Mr Trump has not conceded defeat, claiming the election was "far from over"
- Supporters of Mr Biden are celebrating around the country with car honks and fireworks
CNN, MSNBC and Fox News have called the state of Pennsylvania and its 20 electoral college votes for the Democratic candidate, meaning he has enough votes in the electoral college for victory over Donald Trump.
Mr Biden said in a statement: "With the campaign over, it's time to put the anger and the harsh rhetoric behind us and come together as a nation."
Mr Biden made no mention of his opponent, President Donald Trump, who has not conceded the race.
Kamala Harris made history by becoming the first woman, first African American and first Asian American to be elected as Vice-President.
Her background in criminal justice could help a Biden administration tackle the issues of racial equality and policing after the country was swept by protests this year.
When Mr Biden enters the White House on January 20, the oldest person to assume the office at age 78, he likely will face a difficult task governing in a deeply polarised Washington, underscored by a record nationwide voter turnout.
In a statement, Mr Trump continued to deny Mr Biden's victory, saying the election was "far from over".
"We all know why Joe Biden is rushing to falsely pose as the winner, and why his media allies are trying so hard to help him: they don't want the truth to be exposed," the statement said.
Earlier, Mr Trump went from the White House to his golf course in Virginia. Some supporters greeted him as he arrived.
Mr Trump has made a string of unsubstantiated claims that the election was rigged.
The results have not been officially certified, and Mr Trump's campaign has announced lawsuits in several states.
Supporters celebrate Biden victory as long wait ends
On Twitter, Mr Biden said that he would be a "President for all Americans".
"I will keep the faith that you have placed in me," he added.
Mr Biden was on track to win the national popular vote by more than 4 million, a margin that could grow as ballots continue to be counted.
The former vice-president has enough electoral college votes to win even without Arizona, which several US news networks have left in doubt.
Supporters of Mr Biden banged pots, honked car horns and set off fireworks across US cities after he captured the win to become the 46th President.
People streamed to the White House to celebrate outside a security fence as the sound of booming fireworks was heard in the distance.
In nearby Dupont Circle, several hundred people formed a parade, playing music, singing and dancing and marched towards the White House to the sound of honking horns and clanging cowbells.
A crowd has also gathered in Washington DC's Black Lives Matter Square to celebrate the news.
Jubilant protesters were seen writing "Bye Bye Trump" on the road as they celebrated the election outcome.
In the New York borough of Brooklyn, cars honked and people pumped their fist and cheered on the street.
Bill Clinton tweeted that "America has spoken and democracy has won".
The 42nd president also predicted Mr Biden and Ms Harris would "serve all of us and bring us all together".
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, said he and wife Rosalynn, were proud of the Democrats' "well-run campaign and seeing the positive change they bring to our nation".
Americans had waited longer than any presidential election year since 2000 to learn the winner, with delays in producing a verdict attributed to high turnout, a massive number of mail-in ballots and slim margins between the candidates.
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