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02.30
Remember that as well as the Presidential election, Americans will also vote for the House of Representatives tonight. Exit polls have predicted the Republicans will retain their control of the House.
So if Hillary wins, which she is still (just) set to do, we will have a Democrat President with a Republican-controlled House.
But if Trump wins, he is so unpopular with the Republican hierarchy that he could face tough battles against his own party to pass legislation.
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02.27
Nails are gradually being bitten down. Here is Joel Osteen, televangelist and senior pastor of Lakewood Church.
If you allow worry in, it pushes out peace. You don’t have space for both.
— Joel Osteen (@JoelOsteen) November 9, 2016
02.22
Ohio is a bellweather state – it has picked the winner at every election apart from 1944 and 1960.
And guess what…it's leaning towards Donald Trump. It's still too close to call but Democrats are getting very very anxious.
02.18
This has frequently been described as the most divisive campaign in living memory. What will happen next? Here is Christian Today's Andy Walton on how Christians can help heal a divided nation.
02.10
Our Lord never told us we would stand out by winning but by loving (John 13:34-35). And nothing happening today can rob us of that power.
— Ray Ortlund (@rayortlund) November 8, 2016
02.06
It's neck and neck in Florida, Ohio and North Carolina, three key swing states.
NEW: Clinton winning 51% of women in Florida, per preliminary exit poll results, a lower percentage than in other battleground states.
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) November 9, 2016
02.01
Well Rachel Held Evans, it certainly is close.
That it's this close is an indictment on our country.
— Rachel Held Evans (@rachelheldevans) November 9, 2016
01.52
Michael Wear offering his insights into Florida's figures. Seems Clinton has been abandoned by white evangelicals.
7. But let Democratic strategists tell you white evangelicals don't count as part of winning coalition.
— Michael Wear (@MichaelRWear) November 9, 2016
01.48
Jen Hatmaker has not been afraid of controversy in recent weeks with her backing of same sex relationships. But here she is on the US election. This has been the most divisive election in living memory and I think we can all agree with this:
We'll also send you our therapy bill. https://t.co/UKgoQ8HFCU
— JenHatmaker (@JenHatmaker) November 9, 2016
01.46
Michael Wear was Barack Obama's faith advisor in the White House. So he should know a thing or two about the future of religion in America.
We need to have a conversation about evangelicalism in the South after tonight is over. #ElectionNight
— Michael Wear (@MichaelRWear) November 9, 2016
01.44
This is from Banny Liebscher, the founder of Jesus Culture.
No matter what happens, my job remains the same tomorrow. Love God, love people, preach Jesus, advance His Kingdom, carry hope for America.
— Banning Liebscher (@thebanning) November 9, 2016
01.42
From one former rival to another.
Congratulations Senator @marcorubio! #flsen https://t.co/dDuku35p4f
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) November 9, 2016
01.40
UPDATE: Hillary Clinton has 68 electoral college votes. Donald Trump has 66.
01.30
With all the talk about Florida, here is the religious breakdown of that vital state. With 24 per cent, there are more evangelicals than Pennsylvania. This voting bloc largely backs Trump but there is also a higher proportion of religious "nones" – who tend to vote Clinton.
Pew Research Center
01.25
Meanwhile Trump is very slightly in the lead in Florida. 61 per cent of precints in with Trump ahead on 49 per cent versus Clinton on 48 per cent.
01.21
Pennsylvania, a key swing state, has an exit poll that puts Clinton on 50 per cent and Trump on 46 per cent.
Pew Research Center has a high proportion of Christian voters (76 per cent) but a comparatively lower proportion of the all important evangelical vote (19 per cent). Has this had a factor?
Pew Research Centre
01.10
Franklin Graham, son of famous evangelist Billy, has run a Decision America Tour of 50 US states over the last year. He refused to back either candidate and said he wanted Christians to pray first and foremost. He insisted he was "not telling anyone who to vote for", adding: "God can do that."
But earlier today he gave his strongest hint yet who he is voting for.
Here is what he said:
"You may have to hold your nose and vote… I have people that say, 'Well I don't like Donald Trump, I don't like what he says.' Well I don't like what he said either, I promise I don't like it. But those are things that he said 11 years ago, not something that he said today. I think Donald Trump has changed. I think God is working on his heart and in his life. But people have to make up their own mind."
This election isn’t over—it’s going to be a tight race. Join with family or friends to pray throughout the night that God’s will be done.
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) November 8, 2016
01.02
Today we #PrayForAmerica; for wisdom in voting, for a peaceful election, for the healing of wounds and for God's will to be done @247prayer
— Pete Greig (@PeteGreig) November 8, 2016
00.59
Have a look at the #PrayForAmerica which you can expect to be live and active through the night. Here is Zavi Zacharias from RZIM.
Please join me in a prayer for America. #PrayForAmerica pic.twitter.com/ratALMr2MH
— Ravi Zacharias (@RaviZacharias) November 8, 2016
00.57
Florida is key with only 28 per cent of votes left to count it is neck and neck!
00.53
Most states are fairly easy to predict as they have gone the same way each election in recent years. But here are eleven swing states we will be focusing on tonight:
Florida (29 votes)
Pennsylvania (20 votes)
Michigan (16 votes)
North Carolina (15 votes)
Virginia (13 votes)
Colorado (9 votes)
Ohio (18 votes)
Wisconsin (10 votes)
Nevada (6 votes)
Iowa (6 votes)
New Hampshire (4 votes)
00.47
If you're a US Election novice here are some of the key points to help you understand how the night works.
The system is an Electoral College. Each US state holds a certain number of votes. The larger the population, the higher the number votes the state has. So California, the biggest state in terms of population, has 55 votes. Meanwhile Montana, Vermont, Alaska and a number of others have just 3 votes.
There are 538 votes in total. The magic number is 270 for either candidate to reach the White House.
00.45 (UK time)
Good evening and welcome to the Christian Today US Election Night Live Blog!
I will be with throughout the night bring you all the updates and insights from a religious perspective. Do join in the debate on Twitter – I am on @harryfarls all night.
01.40
UPDATE: Hillary Clinton has 68 electoral college votes. Donald Trump has 66.
01.30
With all the talk about Florida, here is the religious breakdown of that vital state. With 24 per cent, there are more evangelicals than Pennsylvania. This voting bloc largely backs Trump but there is also a higher proportion of religious "nones" – who tend to vote Clinton.
Pew Research Center
01.25
Meanwhile Trump is very slightly in the lead in Florida. 61 per cent of precints in with Trump ahead on 49 per cent versus Clinton on 48 per cent.
01.21
Pennsylvania, a key swing state, has an exit poll that puts Clinton on 50 per cent and Trump on 46 per cent.
Pew Research Center has a high proportion of Christian voters (76 per cent) but a comparatively lower proportion of the all important evangelical vote (19 per cent). Has this had a factor?
Pew Research Centre
01.10
Franklin Graham, son of famous evangelist Billy, has run a Decision America Tour of 50 US states over the last year. He refused to back either candidate and said he wanted Christians to pray first and foremost. He insisted he was "not telling anyone who to vote for", adding: "God can do that."
But earlier today he gave his strongest hint yet who he is voting for.
Here is what he said:
"You may have to hold your nose and vote… I have people that say, 'Well I don't like Donald Trump, I don't like what he says.' Well I don't like what he said either, I promise I don't like it. But those are things that he said 11 years ago, not something that he said today. I think Donald Trump has changed. I think God is working on his heart and in his life. But people have to make up their own mind."
This election isn’t over—it’s going to be a tight race. Join with family or friends to pray throughout the night that God’s will be done.
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) November 8, 2016
01.02
Today we #PrayForAmerica; for wisdom in voting, for a peaceful election, for the healing of wounds and for God's will to be done @247prayer
— Pete Greig (@PeteGreig) November 8, 2016
00.59
Have a look at the #PrayForAmerica which you can expect to be live and active through the night. Here is Zavi Zacharias from RZIM.
Please join me in a prayer for America. #PrayForAmerica pic.twitter.com/ratALMr2MH
— Ravi Zacharias (@RaviZacharias) November 8, 2016
00.57
Florida is key with only 28 per cent of votes left to count it is neck and neck!
00.53
Most states are fairly easy to predict as they have gone the same way each election in recent years. But here are eleven swing states we will be focusing on tonight:
Florida (29 votes)
Pennsylvania (20 votes)
Michigan (16 votes)
North Carolina (15 votes)
Virginia (13 votes)
Colorado (9 votes)
Ohio (18 votes)
Wisconsin (10 votes)
Nevada (6 votes)
Iowa (6 votes)
New Hampshire (4 votes)
00.47
If you're a US Election novice here are some of the key points to help you understand how the night works.
The system is an Electoral College. Each US state holds a certain number of votes. The larger the population, the higher the number votes the state has. So California, the biggest state in terms of population, has 55 votes. Meanwhile Montana, Vermont, Alaska and a number of others have just 3 votes.
There are 538 votes in total. The magic number is 270 for either candidate to reach the White House.
00.45 (UK time)
Good evening and welcome to the Christian Today US Election Night Live Blog!
I will be with throughout the night bring you all the updates and insights from a religious perspective. Do join in the debate on Twitter – I am on @harryfarls all night.
01.42
From one former rival to another.
Congratulations Senator @marcorubio! #flsen https://t.co/dDuku35p4f
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) November 9, 2016
01.40
UPDATE: Hillary Clinton has 68 electoral college votes. Donald Trump has 66.
01.30
With all the talk about Florida, here is the religious breakdown of that vital state. With 24 per cent, there are more evangelicals than Pennsylvania. This voting bloc largely backs Trump but there is also a higher proportion of religious "nones" – who tend to vote Clinton.
Pew Research Center
01.25
Meanwhile Trump is very slightly in the lead in Florida. 61 per cent of precints in with Trump ahead on 49 per cent versus Clinton on 48 per cent.
01.21
Pennsylvania, a key swing state, has an exit poll that puts Clinton on 50 per cent and Trump on 46 per cent.
Pew Research Center has a high proportion of Christian voters (76 per cent) but a comparatively lower proportion of the all important evangelical vote (19 per cent). Has this had a factor?
Pew Research Centre
01.10
Franklin Graham, son of famous evangelist Billy, has run a Decision America Tour of 50 US states over the last year. He refused to back either candidate and said he wanted Christians to pray first and foremost. He insisted he was "not telling anyone who to vote for", adding: "God can do that."
But earlier today he gave his strongest hint yet who he is voting for.
Here is what he said:
"You may have to hold your nose and vote… I have people that say, 'Well I don't like Donald Trump, I don't like what he says.' Well I don't like what he said either, I promise I don't like it. But those are things that he said 11 years ago, not something that he said today. I think Donald Trump has changed. I think God is working on his heart and in his life. But people have to make up their own mind."
This election isn’t over—it’s going to be a tight race. Join with family or friends to pray throughout the night that God’s will be done.
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) November 8, 2016
01.02
Today we #PrayForAmerica; for wisdom in voting, for a peaceful election, for the healing of wounds and for God's will to be done @247prayer
— Pete Greig (@PeteGreig) November 8, 2016
00.59
Have a look at the #PrayForAmerica which you can expect to be live and active through the night. Here is Zavi Zacharias from RZIM.
Please join me in a prayer for America. #PrayForAmerica pic.twitter.com/ratALMr2MH
— Ravi Zacharias (@RaviZacharias) November 8, 2016
00.57
Florida is key with only 28 per cent of votes left to count it is neck and neck!
00.53
Most states are fairly easy to predict as they have gone the same way each election in recent years. But here are eleven swing states we will be focusing on tonight:
Florida (29 votes)
Pennsylvania (20 votes)
Michigan (16 votes)
North Carolina (15 votes)
Virginia (13 votes)
Colorado (9 votes)
Ohio (18 votes)
Wisconsin (10 votes)
Nevada (6 votes)
Iowa (6 votes)
New Hampshire (4 votes)
00.47
If you're a US Election novice here are some of the key points to help you understand how the night works.
The system is an Electoral College. Each US state holds a certain number of votes. The larger the population, the higher the number votes the state has. So California, the biggest state in terms of population, has 55 votes. Meanwhile Montana, Vermont, Alaska and a number of others have just 3 votes.
There are 538 votes in total. The magic number is 270 for either candidate to reach the White House.
00.45 (UK time)
Good evening and welcome to the Christian Today US Election Night Live Blog!
I will be with throughout the night bring you all the updates and insights from a religious perspective. Do join in the debate on Twitter – I am on @harryfarls all night.
01.40
UPDATE: Hillary Clinton has 68 electoral college votes. Donald Trump has 66.
01.30
With all the talk about Florida, here is the religious breakdown of that vital state. With 24 per cent, there are more evangelicals than Pennsylvania. This voting bloc largely backs Trump but there is also a higher proportion of religious "nones" – who tend to vote Clinton.
Pew Research Center
01.25
Meanwhile Trump is very slightly in the lead in Florida. 61 per cent of precints in with Trump ahead on 49 per cent versus Clinton on 48 per cent.
01.21
Pennsylvania, a key swing state, has an exit poll that puts Clinton on 50 per cent and Trump on 46 per cent.
Pew Research Center has a high proportion of Christian voters (76 per cent) but a comparatively lower proportion of the all important evangelical vote (19 per cent). Has this had a factor?
Pew Research Centre
01.10
Franklin Graham, son of famous evangelist Billy, has run a Decision America Tour of 50 US states over the last year. He refused to back either candidate and said he wanted Christians to pray first and foremost. He insisted he was "not telling anyone who to vote for", adding: "God can do that."
But earlier today he gave his strongest hint yet who he is voting for.
Here is what he said:
"You may have to hold your nose and vote… I have people that say, 'Well I don't like Donald Trump, I don't like what he says.' Well I don't like what he said either, I promise I don't like it. But those are things that he said 11 years ago, not something that he said today. I think Donald Trump has changed. I think God is working on his heart and in his life. But people have to make up their own mind."
This election isn’t over—it’s going to be a tight race. Join with family or friends to pray throughout the night that God’s will be done.
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) November 8, 2016
01.02
Today we #PrayForAmerica; for wisdom in voting, for a peaceful election, for the healing of wounds and for God's will to be done @247prayer
— Pete Greig (@PeteGreig) November 8, 2016
00.59
Have a look at the #PrayForAmerica which you can expect to be live and active through the night. Here is Zavi Zacharias from RZIM.
Please join me in a prayer for America. #PrayForAmerica pic.twitter.com/ratALMr2MH
— Ravi Zacharias (@RaviZacharias) November 8, 2016
00.57
Florida is key with only 28 per cent of votes left to count it is neck and neck!
00.53
Most states are fairly easy to predict as they have gone the same way each election in recent years. But here are eleven swing states we will be focusing on tonight:
Florida (29 votes)
Pennsylvania (20 votes)
Michigan (16 votes)
North Carolina (15 votes)
Virginia (13 votes)
Colorado (9 votes)
Ohio (18 votes)
Wisconsin (10 votes)
Nevada (6 votes)
Iowa (6 votes)
New Hampshire (4 votes)
00.47
If you're a US Election novice here are some of the key points to help you understand how the night works.
The system is an Electoral College. Each US state holds a certain number of votes. The larger the population, the higher the number votes the state has. So California, the biggest state in terms of population, has 55 votes. Meanwhile Montana, Vermont, Alaska and a number of others have just 3 votes.
There are 538 votes in total. The magic number is 270 for either candidate to reach the White House.
00.45 (UK time)
Good evening and welcome to the Christian Today US Election Night Live Blog!
I will be with throughout the night bring you all the updates and insights from a religious perspective. Do join in the debate on Twitter – I am on @harryfarls all night.
02.01
Well Rachel Held Evans, it certainly is close.
That it's this close is an indictment on our country.
— Rachel Held Evans (@rachelheldevans) November 9, 2016
01.52
Michael Wear offering his insights into Florida's figures. Seems Clinton has been abandoned by white evangelicals.
7. But let Democratic strategists tell you white evangelicals don't count as part of winning coalition.
— Michael Wear (@MichaelRWear) November 9, 2016
01.48
Jen Hatmaker has not been afraid of controversy in recent weeks with her backing of same sex relationships. But here she is on the US election. This has been the most divisive election in living memory and I think we can all agree with this:
We'll also send you our therapy bill. https://t.co/UKgoQ8HFCU
— JenHatmaker (@JenHatmaker) November 9, 2016
01.46
Michael Wear was Barack Obama's faith advisor in the White House. So he should know a thing or two about the future of religion in America.
We need to have a conversation about evangelicalism in the South after tonight is over. #ElectionNight
— Michael Wear (@MichaelRWear) November 9, 2016
01.44
This is from Banny Liebscher, the founder of Jesus Culture.
No matter what happens, my job remains the same tomorrow. Love God, love people, preach Jesus, advance His Kingdom, carry hope for America.
— Banning Liebscher (@thebanning) November 9, 2016
01.42
From one former rival to another.
Congratulations Senator @marcorubio! #flsen https://t.co/dDuku35p4f
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) November 9, 2016
01.40
UPDATE: Hillary Clinton has 68 electoral college votes. Donald Trump has 66.
01.30
With all the talk about Florida, here is the religious breakdown of that vital state. With 24 per cent, there are more evangelicals than Pennsylvania. This voting bloc largely backs Trump but there is also a higher proportion of religious "nones" – who tend to vote Clinton.
Pew Research Center
01.25
Meanwhile Trump is very slightly in the lead in Florida. 61 per cent of precints in with Trump ahead on 49 per cent versus Clinton on 48 per cent.
01.21
Pennsylvania, a key swing state, has an exit poll that puts Clinton on 50 per cent and Trump on 46 per cent.
Pew Research Center has a high proportion of Christian voters (76 per cent) but a comparatively lower proportion of the all important evangelical vote (19 per cent). Has this had a factor?
Pew Research Centre
01.10
Franklin Graham, son of famous evangelist Billy, has run a Decision America Tour of 50 US states over the last year. He refused to back either candidate and said he wanted Christians to pray first and foremost. He insisted he was "not telling anyone who to vote for", adding: "God can do that."
But earlier today he gave his strongest hint yet who he is voting for.
Here is what he said:
"You may have to hold your nose and vote… I have people that say, 'Well I don't like Donald Trump, I don't like what he says.' Well I don't like what he said either, I promise I don't like it. But those are things that he said 11 years ago, not something that he said today. I think Donald Trump has changed. I think God is working on his heart and in his life. But people have to make up their own mind."
This election isn’t over—it’s going to be a tight race. Join with family or friends to pray throughout the night that God’s will be done.
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) November 8, 2016
01.02
Today we #PrayForAmerica; for wisdom in voting, for a peaceful election, for the healing of wounds and for God's will to be done @247prayer
— Pete Greig (@PeteGreig) November 8, 2016
00.59
Have a look at the #PrayForAmerica which you can expect to be live and active through the night. Here is Zavi Zacharias from RZIM.
Please join me in a prayer for America. #PrayForAmerica pic.twitter.com/ratALMr2MH
— Ravi Zacharias (@RaviZacharias) November 8, 2016
00.57
Florida is key with only 28 per cent of votes left to count it is neck and neck!
00.53
Most states are fairly easy to predict as they have gone the same way each election in recent years. But here are eleven swing states we will be focusing on tonight:
Florida (29 votes)
Pennsylvania (20 votes)
Michigan (16 votes)
North Carolina (15 votes)
Virginia (13 votes)
Colorado (9 votes)
Ohio (18 votes)
Wisconsin (10 votes)
Nevada (6 votes)
Iowa (6 votes)
New Hampshire (4 votes)
00.47
If you're a US Election novice here are some of the key points to help you understand how the night works.
The system is an Electoral College. Each US state holds a certain number of votes. The larger the population, the higher the number votes the state has. So California, the biggest state in terms of population, has 55 votes. Meanwhile Montana, Vermont, Alaska and a number of others have just 3 votes.
There are 538 votes in total. The magic number is 270 for either candidate to reach the White House.
00.45 (UK time)
Good evening and welcome to the Christian Today US Election Night Live Blog!
I will be with throughout the night bring you all the updates and insights from a religious perspective. Do join in the debate on Twitter – I am on @harryfarls all night.
01.40
UPDATE: Hillary Clinton has 68 electoral college votes. Donald Trump has 66.
01.30
With all the talk about Florida, here is the religious breakdown of that vital state. With 24 per cent, there are more evangelicals than Pennsylvania. This voting bloc largely backs Trump but there is also a higher proportion of religious "nones" – who tend to vote Clinton.
Pew Research Center
01.25
Meanwhile Trump is very slightly in the lead in Florida. 61 per cent of precints in with Trump ahead on 49 per cent versus Clinton on 48 per cent.
01.21
Pennsylvania, a key swing state, has an exit poll that puts Clinton on 50 per cent and Trump on 46 per cent.
Pew Research Center has a high proportion of Christian voters (76 per cent) but a comparatively lower proportion of the all important evangelical vote (19 per cent). Has this had a factor?
Pew Research Centre
01.10
Franklin Graham, son of famous evangelist Billy, has run a Decision America Tour of 50 US states over the last year. He refused to back either candidate and said he wanted Christians to pray first and foremost. He insisted he was "not telling anyone who to vote for", adding: "God can do that."
But earlier today he gave his strongest hint yet who he is voting for.
Here is what he said:
"You may have to hold your nose and vote… I have people that say, 'Well I don't like Donald Trump, I don't like what he says.' Well I don't like what he said either, I promise I don't like it. But those are things that he said 11 years ago, not something that he said today. I think Donald Trump has changed. I think God is working on his heart and in his life. But people have to make up their own mind."
This election isn’t over—it’s going to be a tight race. Join with family or friends to pray throughout the night that God’s will be done.
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) November 8, 2016
01.02
Today we #PrayForAmerica; for wisdom in voting, for a peaceful election, for the healing of wounds and for God's will to be done @247prayer
— Pete Greig (@PeteGreig) November 8, 2016
00.59
Have a look at the #PrayForAmerica which you can expect to be live and active through the night. Here is Zavi Zacharias from RZIM.
Please join me in a prayer for America. #PrayForAmerica pic.twitter.com/ratALMr2MH
— Ravi Zacharias (@RaviZacharias) November 8, 2016
00.57
Florida is key with only 28 per cent of votes left to count it is neck and neck!
00.53
Most states are fairly easy to predict as they have gone the same way each election in recent years. But here are eleven swing states we will be focusing on tonight:
Florida (29 votes)
Pennsylvania (20 votes)
Michigan (16 votes)
North Carolina (15 votes)
Virginia (13 votes)
Colorado (9 votes)
Ohio (18 votes)
Wisconsin (10 votes)
Nevada (6 votes)
Iowa (6 votes)
New Hampshire (4 votes)
00.47
If you're a US Election novice here are some of the key points to help you understand how the night works.
The system is an Electoral College. Each US state holds a certain number of votes. The larger the population, the higher the number votes the state has. So California, the biggest state in terms of population, has 55 votes. Meanwhile Montana, Vermont, Alaska and a number of others have just 3 votes.
There are 538 votes in total. The magic number is 270 for either candidate to reach the White House.
00.45 (UK time)
Good evening and welcome to the Christian Today US Election Night Live Blog!
I will be with throughout the night bring you all the updates and insights from a religious perspective. Do join in the debate on Twitter – I am on @harryfarls all night.
01.42
From one former rival to another.
Congratulations Senator @marcorubio! #flsen https://t.co/dDuku35p4f
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) November 9, 2016
01.40
UPDATE: Hillary Clinton has 68 electoral college votes. Donald Trump has 66.
01.30
With all the talk about Florida, here is the religious breakdown of that vital state. With 24 per cent, there are more evangelicals than Pennsylvania. This voting bloc largely backs Trump but there is also a higher proportion of religious "nones" – who tend to vote Clinton.
Pew Research Center
01.25
Meanwhile Trump is very slightly in the lead in Florida. 61 per cent of precints in with Trump ahead on 49 per cent versus Clinton on 48 per cent.
01.21
Pennsylvania, a key swing state, has an exit poll that puts Clinton on 50 per cent and Trump on 46 per cent.
Pew Research Center has a high proportion of Christian voters (76 per cent) but a comparatively lower proportion of the all important evangelical vote (19 per cent). Has this had a factor?
Pew Research Centre
01.10
Franklin Graham, son of famous evangelist Billy, has run a Decision America Tour of 50 US states over the last year. He refused to back either candidate and said he wanted Christians to pray first and foremost. He insisted he was "not telling anyone who to vote for", adding: "God can do that."
But earlier today he gave his strongest hint yet who he is voting for.
Here is what he said:
"You may have to hold your nose and vote… I have people that say, 'Well I don't like Donald Trump, I don't like what he says.' Well I don't like what he said either, I promise I don't like it. But those are things that he said 11 years ago, not something that he said today. I think Donald Trump has changed. I think God is working on his heart and in his life. But people have to make up their own mind."
This election isn’t over—it’s going to be a tight race. Join with family or friends to pray throughout the night that God’s will be done.
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) November 8, 2016
01.02
Today we #PrayForAmerica; for wisdom in voting, for a peaceful election, for the healing of wounds and for God's will to be done @247prayer
— Pete Greig (@PeteGreig) November 8, 2016
00.59
Have a look at the #PrayForAmerica which you can expect to be live and active through the night. Here is Zavi Zacharias from RZIM.
Please join me in a prayer for America. #PrayForAmerica pic.twitter.com/ratALMr2MH
— Ravi Zacharias (@RaviZacharias) November 8, 2016
00.57
Florida is key with only 28 per cent of votes left to count it is neck and neck!
00.53
Most states are fairly easy to predict as they have gone the same way each election in recent years. But here are eleven swing states we will be focusing on tonight:
Florida (29 votes)
Pennsylvania (20 votes)
Michigan (16 votes)
North Carolina (15 votes)
Virginia (13 votes)
Colorado (9 votes)
Ohio (18 votes)
Wisconsin (10 votes)
Nevada (6 votes)
Iowa (6 votes)
New Hampshire (4 votes)
00.47
If you're a US Election novice here are some of the key points to help you understand how the night works.
The system is an Electoral College. Each US state holds a certain number of votes. The larger the population, the higher the number votes the state has. So California, the biggest state in terms of population, has 55 votes. Meanwhile Montana, Vermont, Alaska and a number of others have just 3 votes.
There are 538 votes in total. The magic number is 270 for either candidate to reach the White House.
00.45 (UK time)
Good evening and welcome to the Christian Today US Election Night Live Blog!
I will be with throughout the night bring you all the updates and insights from a religious perspective. Do join in the debate on Twitter – I am on @harryfarls all night.
01.40
UPDATE: Hillary Clinton has 68 electoral college votes. Donald Trump has 66.
01.30
With all the talk about Florida, here is the religious breakdown of that vital state. With 24 per cent, there are more evangelicals than Pennsylvania. This voting bloc largely backs Trump but there is also a higher proportion of religious "nones" – who tend to vote Clinton.
Pew Research Center
01.25
Meanwhile Trump is very slightly in the lead in Florida. 61 per cent of precints in with Trump ahead on 49 per cent versus Clinton on 48 per cent.
01.21
Pennsylvania, a key swing state, has an exit poll that puts Clinton on 50 per cent and Trump on 46 per cent.
Pew Research Center has a high proportion of Christian voters (76 per cent) but a comparatively lower proportion of the all important evangelical vote (19 per cent). Has this had a factor?
Pew Research Centre
01.10
Franklin Graham, son of famous evangelist Billy, has run a Decision America Tour of 50 US states over the last year. He refused to back either candidate and said he wanted Christians to pray first and foremost. He insisted he was "not telling anyone who to vote for", adding: "God can do that."
But earlier today he gave his strongest hint yet who he is voting for.
Here is what he said:
"You may have to hold your nose and vote… I have people that say, 'Well I don't like Donald Trump, I don't like what he says.' Well I don't like what he said either, I promise I don't like it. But those are things that he said 11 years ago, not something that he said today. I think Donald Trump has changed. I think God is working on his heart and in his life. But people have to make up their own mind."
This election isn’t over—it’s going to be a tight race. Join with family or friends to pray throughout the night that God’s will be done.
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) November 8, 2016
01.02
Today we #PrayForAmerica; for wisdom in voting, for a peaceful election, for the healing of wounds and for God's will to be done @247prayer
— Pete Greig (@PeteGreig) November 8, 2016
00.59
Have a look at the #PrayForAmerica which you can expect to be live and active through the night. Here is Zavi Zacharias from RZIM.
Please join me in a prayer for America. #PrayForAmerica pic.twitter.com/ratALMr2MH
— Ravi Zacharias (@RaviZacharias) November 8, 2016
00.57
Florida is key with only 28 per cent of votes left to count it is neck and neck!
00.53
Most states are fairly easy to predict as they have gone the same way each election in recent years. But here are eleven swing states we will be focusing on tonight:
Florida (29 votes)
Pennsylvania (20 votes)
Michigan (16 votes)
North Carolina (15 votes)
Virginia (13 votes)
Colorado (9 votes)
Ohio (18 votes)
Wisconsin (10 votes)
Nevada (6 votes)
Iowa (6 votes)
New Hampshire (4 votes)
00.47
If you're a US Election novice here are some of the key points to help you understand how the night works.
The system is an Electoral College. Each US state holds a certain number of votes. The larger the population, the higher the number votes the state has. So California, the biggest state in terms of population, has 55 votes. Meanwhile Montana, Vermont, Alaska and a number of others have just 3 votes.
There are 538 votes in total. The magic number is 270 for either candidate to reach the White House.
00.45 (UK time)
Good evening and welcome to the Christian Today US Election Night Live Blog!
I will be with throughout the night bring you all the updates and insights from a religious perspective. Do join in the debate on Twitter – I am on @harryfarls all night.
02.06
It's neck and neck in Florida, Ohio and North Carolina, three key swing states.
NEW: Clinton winning 51% of women in Florida, per preliminary exit poll results, a lower percentage than in other battleground states.
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) November 9, 2016
02.01
Well Rachel Held Evans, it certainly is close.
That it's this close is an indictment on our country.
— Rachel Held Evans (@rachelheldevans) November 9, 2016
01.52
Michael Wear offering his insights into Florida's figures. Seems Clinton has been abandoned by white evangelicals.
7. But let Democratic strategists tell you white evangelicals don't count as part of winning coalition.
— Michael Wear (@MichaelRWear) November 9, 2016
01.48
Jen Hatmaker has not been afraid of controversy in recent weeks with her backing of same sex relationships. But here she is on the US election. This has been the most divisive election in living memory and I think we can all agree with this:
We'll also send you our therapy bill. https://t.co/UKgoQ8HFCU
— JenHatmaker (@JenHatmaker) November 9, 2016
01.46
Michael Wear was Barack Obama's faith advisor in the White House. So he should know a thing or two about the future of religion in America.
We need to have a conversation about evangelicalism in the South after tonight is over. #ElectionNight
— Michael Wear (@MichaelRWear) November 9, 2016
01.44
This is from Banny Liebscher, the founder of Jesus Culture.
No matter what happens, my job remains the same tomorrow. Love God, love people, preach Jesus, advance His Kingdom, carry hope for America.
— Banning Liebscher (@thebanning) November 9, 2016
01.42
From one former rival to another.
Congratulations Senator @marcorubio! #flsen https://t.co/dDuku35p4f
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) November 9, 2016
01.40
UPDATE: Hillary Clinton has 68 electoral college votes. Donald Trump has 66.
01.30
With all the talk about Florida, here is the religious breakdown of that vital state. With 24 per cent, there are more evangelicals than Pennsylvania. This voting bloc largely backs Trump but there is also a higher proportion of religious "nones" – who tend to vote Clinton.
Pew Research Center
01.25
Meanwhile Trump is very slightly in the lead in Florida. 61 per cent of precints in with Trump ahead on 49 per cent versus Clinton on 48 per cent.
01.21
Pennsylvania, a key swing state, has an exit poll that puts Clinton on 50 per cent and Trump on 46 per cent.
Pew Research Center has a high proportion of Christian voters (76 per cent) but a comparatively lower proportion of the all important evangelical vote (19 per cent). Has this had a factor?
Pew Research Centre
01.10
Franklin Graham, son of famous evangelist Billy, has run a Decision America Tour of 50 US states over the last year. He refused to back either candidate and said he wanted Christians to pray first and foremost. He insisted he was "not telling anyone who to vote for", adding: "God can do that."
But earlier today he gave his strongest hint yet who he is voting for.
Here is what he said:
"You may have to hold your nose and vote… I have people that say, 'Well I don't like Donald Trump, I don't like what he says.' Well I don't like what he said either, I promise I don't like it. But those are things that he said 11 years ago, not something that he said today. I think Donald Trump has changed. I think God is working on his heart and in his life. But people have to make up their own mind."
This election isn’t over—it’s going to be a tight race. Join with family or friends to pray throughout the night that God’s will be done.
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) November 8, 2016
01.02
Today we #PrayForAmerica; for wisdom in voting, for a peaceful election, for the healing of wounds and for God's will to be done @247prayer
— Pete Greig (@PeteGreig) November 8, 2016
00.59
Have a look at the #PrayForAmerica which you can expect to be live and active through the night. Here is Zavi Zacharias from RZIM.
Please join me in a prayer for America. #PrayForAmerica pic.twitter.com/ratALMr2MH
— Ravi Zacharias (@RaviZacharias) November 8, 2016
00.57
Florida is key with only 28 per cent of votes left to count it is neck and neck!
00.53
Most states are fairly easy to predict as they have gone the same way each election in recent years. But here are eleven swing states we will be focusing on tonight:
Florida (29 votes)
Pennsylvania (20 votes)
Michigan (16 votes)
North Carolina (15 votes)
Virginia (13 votes)
Colorado (9 votes)
Ohio (18 votes)
Wisconsin (10 votes)
Nevada (6 votes)
Iowa (6 votes)
New Hampshire (4 votes)
00.47
If you're a US Election novice here are some of the key points to help you understand how the night works.
The system is an Electoral College. Each US state holds a certain number of votes. The larger the population, the higher the number votes the state has. So California, the biggest state in terms of population, has 55 votes. Meanwhile Montana, Vermont, Alaska and a number of others have just 3 votes.
There are 538 votes in total. The magic number is 270 for either candidate to reach the White House.
00.45 (UK time)
Good evening and welcome to the Christian Today US Election Night Live Blog!
I will be with throughout the night bring you all the updates and insights from a religious perspective. Do join in the debate on Twitter – I am on @harryfarls all night.
01.40
UPDATE: Hillary Clinton has 68 electoral college votes. Donald Trump has 66.
01.30
With all the talk about Florida, here is the religious breakdown of that vital state. With 24 per cent, there are more evangelicals than Pennsylvania. This voting bloc largely backs Trump but there is also a higher proportion of religious "nones" – who tend to vote Clinton.
Pew Research Center
01.25
Meanwhile Trump is very slightly in the lead in Florida. 61 per cent of precints in with Trump ahead on 49 per cent versus Clinton on 48 per cent.
01.21
Pennsylvania, a key swing state, has an exit poll that puts Clinton on 50 per cent and Trump on 46 per cent.
Pew Research Center has a high proportion of Christian voters (76 per cent) but a comparatively lower proportion of the all important evangelical vote (19 per cent). Has this had a factor?
Pew Research Centre
01.10
Franklin Graham, son of famous evangelist Billy, has run a Decision America Tour of 50 US states over the last year. He refused to back either candidate and said he wanted Christians to pray first and foremost. He insisted he was "not telling anyone who to vote for", adding: "God can do that."
But earlier today he gave his strongest hint yet who he is voting for.
Here is what he said:
"You may have to hold your nose and vote… I have people that say, 'Well I don't like Donald Trump, I don't like what he says.' Well I don't like what he said either, I promise I don't like it. But those are things that he said 11 years ago, not something that he said today. I think Donald Trump has changed. I think God is working on his heart and in his life. But people have to make up their own mind."
This election isn’t over—it’s going to be a tight race. Join with family or friends to pray throughout the night that God’s will be done.
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) November 8, 2016
01.02
Today we #PrayForAmerica; for wisdom in voting, for a peaceful election, for the healing of wounds and for God's will to be done @247prayer
— Pete Greig (@PeteGreig) November 8, 2016
00.59
Have a look at the #PrayForAmerica which you can expect to be live and active through the night. Here is Zavi Zacharias from RZIM.
Please join me in a prayer for America. #PrayForAmerica pic.twitter.com/ratALMr2MH
— Ravi Zacharias (@RaviZacharias) November 8, 2016
00.57
Florida is key with only 28 per cent of votes left to count it is neck and neck!
00.53
Most states are fairly easy to predict as they have gone the same way each election in recent years. But here are eleven swing states we will be focusing on tonight:
Florida (29 votes)
Pennsylvania (20 votes)
Michigan (16 votes)
North Carolina (15 votes)
Virginia (13 votes)
Colorado (9 votes)
Ohio (18 votes)
Wisconsin (10 votes)
Nevada (6 votes)
Iowa (6 votes)
New Hampshire (4 votes)
00.47
If you're a US Election novice here are some of the key points to help you understand how the night works.
The system is an Electoral College. Each US state holds a certain number of votes. The larger the population, the higher the number votes the state has. So California, the biggest state in terms of population, has 55 votes. Meanwhile Montana, Vermont, Alaska and a number of others have just 3 votes.
There are 538 votes in total. The magic number is 270 for either candidate to reach the White House.
00.45 (UK time)
Good evening and welcome to the Christian Today US Election Night Live Blog!
I will be with throughout the night bring you all the updates and insights from a religious perspective. Do join in the debate on Twitter – I am on @harryfarls all night.
01.42
From one former rival to another.
Congratulations Senator @marcorubio! #flsen https://t.co/dDuku35p4f
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) November 9, 2016
01.40
UPDATE: Hillary Clinton has 68 electoral college votes. Donald Trump has 66.
01.30
With all the talk about Florida, here is the religious breakdown of that vital state. With 24 per cent, there are more evangelicals than Pennsylvania. This voting bloc largely backs Trump but there is also a higher proportion of religious "nones" – who tend to vote Clinton.
Pew Research Center
01.25
Meanwhile Trump is very slightly in the lead in Florida. 61 per cent of precints in with Trump ahead on 49 per cent versus Clinton on 48 per cent.
01.21
Pennsylvania, a key swing state, has an exit poll that puts Clinton on 50 per cent and Trump on 46 per cent.
Pew Research Center has a high proportion of Christian voters (76 per cent) but a comparatively lower proportion of the all important evangelical vote (19 per cent). Has this had a factor?
Pew Research Centre
01.10
Franklin Graham, son of famous evangelist Billy, has run a Decision America Tour of 50 US states over the last year. He refused to back either candidate and said he wanted Christians to pray first and foremost. He insisted he was "not telling anyone who to vote for", adding: "God can do that."
But earlier today he gave his strongest hint yet who he is voting for.
Here is what he said:
"You may have to hold your nose and vote… I have people that say, 'Well I don't like Donald Trump, I don't like what he says.' Well I don't like what he said either, I promise I don't like it. But those are things that he said 11 years ago, not something that he said today. I think Donald Trump has changed. I think God is working on his heart and in his life. But people have to make up their own mind."
This election isn’t over—it’s going to be a tight race. Join with family or friends to pray throughout the night that God’s will be done.
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) November 8, 2016
01.02
Today we #PrayForAmerica; for wisdom in voting, for a peaceful election, for the healing of wounds and for God's will to be done @247prayer
— Pete Greig (@PeteGreig) November 8, 2016
00.59
Have a look at the #PrayForAmerica which you can expect to be live and active through the night. Here is Zavi Zacharias from RZIM.
Please join me in a prayer for America. #PrayForAmerica pic.twitter.com/ratALMr2MH
— Ravi Zacharias (@RaviZacharias) November 8, 2016
00.57
Florida is key with only 28 per cent of votes left to count it is neck and neck!
00.53
Most states are fairly easy to predict as they have gone the same way each election in recent years. But here are eleven swing states we will be focusing on tonight:
Florida (29 votes)
Pennsylvania (20 votes)
Michigan (16 votes)
North Carolina (15 votes)
Virginia (13 votes)
Colorado (9 votes)
Ohio (18 votes)
Wisconsin (10 votes)
Nevada (6 votes)
Iowa (6 votes)
New Hampshire (4 votes)
00.47
If you're a US Election novice here are some of the key points to help you understand how the night works.
The system is an Electoral College. Each US state holds a certain number of votes. The larger the population, the higher the number votes the state has. So California, the biggest state in terms of population, has 55 votes. Meanwhile Montana, Vermont, Alaska and a number of others have just 3 votes.
There are 538 votes in total. The magic number is 270 for either candidate to reach the White House.
00.45 (UK time)
Good evening and welcome to the Christian Today US Election Night Live Blog!
I will be with throughout the night bring you all the updates and insights from a religious perspective. Do join in the debate on Twitter – I am on @harryfarls all night.
01.40
UPDATE: Hillary Clinton has 68 electoral college votes. Donald Trump has 66.
01.30
With all the talk about Florida, here is the religious breakdown of that vital state. With 24 per cent, there are more evangelicals than Pennsylvania. This voting bloc largely backs Trump but there is also a higher proportion of religious "nones" – who tend to vote Clinton.
Pew Research Center
01.25
Meanwhile Trump is very slightly in the lead in Florida. 61 per cent of precints in with Trump ahead on 49 per cent versus Clinton on 48 per cent.
01.21
Pennsylvania, a key swing state, has an exit poll that puts Clinton on 50 per cent and Trump on 46 per cent.
Pew Research Center has a high proportion of Christian voters (76 per cent) but a comparatively lower proportion of the all important evangelical vote (19 per cent). Has this had a factor?
Pew Research Centre
01.10
Franklin Graham, son of famous evangelist Billy, has run a Decision America Tour of 50 US states over the last year. He refused to back either candidate and said he wanted Christians to pray first and foremost. He insisted he was "not telling anyone who to vote for", adding: "God can do that."
But earlier today he gave his strongest hint yet who he is voting for.
Here is what he said:
"You may have to hold your nose and vote… I have people that say, 'Well I don't like Donald Trump, I don't like what he says.' Well I don't like what he said either, I promise I don't like it. But those are things that he said 11 years ago, not something that he said today. I think Donald Trump has changed. I think God is working on his heart and in his life. But people have to make up their own mind."
This election isn’t over—it’s going to be a tight race. Join with family or friends to pray throughout the night that God’s will be done.
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) November 8, 2016
01.02
Today we #PrayForAmerica; for wisdom in voting, for a peaceful election, for the healing of wounds and for God's will to be done @247prayer
— Pete Greig (@PeteGreig) November 8, 2016
00.59
Have a look at the #PrayForAmerica which you can expect to be live and active through the night. Here is Zavi Zacharias from RZIM.
Please join me in a prayer for America. #PrayForAmerica pic.twitter.com/ratALMr2MH
— Ravi Zacharias (@RaviZacharias) November 8, 2016
00.57
Florida is key with only 28 per cent of votes left to count it is neck and neck!
00.53
Most states are fairly easy to predict as they have gone the same way each election in recent years. But here are eleven swing states we will be focusing on tonight:
Florida (29 votes)
Pennsylvania (20 votes)
Michigan (16 votes)
North Carolina (15 votes)
Virginia (13 votes)
Colorado (9 votes)
Ohio (18 votes)
Wisconsin (10 votes)
Nevada (6 votes)
Iowa (6 votes)
New Hampshire (4 votes)
00.47
If you're a US Election novice here are some of the key points to help you understand how the night works.
The system is an Electoral College. Each US state holds a certain number of votes. The larger the population, the higher the number votes the state has. So California, the biggest state in terms of population, has 55 votes. Meanwhile Montana, Vermont, Alaska and a number of others have just 3 votes.
There are 538 votes in total. The magic number is 270 for either candidate to reach the White House.
00.45 (UK time)
Good evening and welcome to the Christian Today US Election Night Live Blog!
I will be with throughout the night bring you all the updates and insights from a religious perspective. Do join in the debate on Twitter – I am on @harryfarls all night.
02.01
Well Rachel Held Evans, it certainly is close.
That it's this close is an indictment on our country.
— Rachel Held Evans (@rachelheldevans) November 9, 2016
01.52
Michael Wear offering his insights into Florida's figures. Seems Clinton has been abandoned by white evangelicals.
7. But let Democratic strategists tell you white evangelicals don't count as part of winning coalition.
— Michael Wear (@MichaelRWear) November 9, 2016
01.48
Jen Hatmaker has not been afraid of controversy in recent weeks with her backing of same sex relationships. But here she is on the US election. This has been the most divisive election in living memory and I think we can all agree with this:
We'll also send you our therapy bill. https://t.co/UKgoQ8HFCU
— JenHatmaker (@JenHatmaker) November 9, 2016
01.46
Michael Wear was Barack Obama's faith advisor in the White House. So he should know a thing or two about the future of religion in America.
We need to have a conversation about evangelicalism in the South after tonight is over. #ElectionNight
— Michael Wear (@MichaelRWear) November 9, 2016
01.44
This is from Banny Liebscher, the founder of Jesus Culture.
No matter what happens, my job remains the same tomorrow. Love God, love people, preach Jesus, advance His Kingdom, carry hope for America.
— Banning Liebscher (@thebanning) November 9, 2016
01.42
From one former rival to another.
Congratulations Senator @marcorubio! #flsen https://t.co/dDuku35p4f
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) November 9, 2016
01.40
UPDATE: Hillary Clinton has 68 electoral college votes. Donald Trump has 66.
01.30
With all the talk about Florida, here is the religious breakdown of that vital state. With 24 per cent, there are more evangelicals than Pennsylvania. This voting bloc largely backs Trump but there is also a higher proportion of religious "nones" – who tend to vote Clinton.
Pew Research Center
01.25
Meanwhile Trump is very slightly in the lead in Florida. 61 per cent of precints in with Trump ahead on 49 per cent versus Clinton on 48 per cent.
01.21
Pennsylvania, a key swing state, has an exit poll that puts Clinton on 50 per cent and Trump on 46 per cent.
Pew Research Center has a high proportion of Christian voters (76 per cent) but a comparatively lower proportion of the all important evangelical vote (19 per cent). Has this had a factor?
Pew Research Centre
01.10
Franklin Graham, son of famous evangelist Billy, has run a Decision America Tour of 50 US states over the last year. He refused to back either candidate and said he wanted Christians to pray first and foremost. He insisted he was "not telling anyone who to vote for", adding: "God can do that."
But earlier today he gave his strongest hint yet who he is voting for.
Here is what he said:
"You may have to hold your nose and vote… I have people that say, 'Well I don't like Donald Trump, I don't like what he says.' Well I don't like what he said either, I promise I don't like it. But those are things that he said 11 years ago, not something that he said today. I think Donald Trump has changed. I think God is working on his heart and in his life. But people have to make up their own mind."
This election isn’t over—it’s going to be a tight race. Join with family or friends to pray throughout the night that God’s will be done.
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) November 8, 2016
01.02
Today we #PrayForAmerica; for wisdom in voting, for a peaceful election, for the healing of wounds and for God's will to be done @247prayer
— Pete Greig (@PeteGreig) November 8, 2016
00.59
Have a look at the #PrayForAmerica which you can expect to be live and active through the night. Here is Zavi Zacharias from RZIM.
Please join me in a prayer for America. #PrayForAmerica pic.twitter.com/ratALMr2MH
— Ravi Zacharias (@RaviZacharias) November 8, 2016
00.57
Florida is key with only 28 per cent of votes left to count it is neck and neck!
00.53
Most states are fairly easy to predict as they have gone the same way each election in recent years. But here are eleven swing states we will be focusing on tonight:
Florida (29 votes)
Pennsylvania (20 votes)
Michigan (16 votes)
North Carolina (15 votes)
Virginia (13 votes)
Colorado (9 votes)
Ohio (18 votes)
Wisconsin (10 votes)
Nevada (6 votes)
Iowa (6 votes)
New Hampshire (4 votes)
00.47
If you're a US Election novice here are some of the key points to help you understand how the night works.
The system is an Electoral College. Each US state holds a certain number of votes. The larger the population, the higher the number votes the state has. So California, the biggest state in terms of population, has 55 votes. Meanwhile Montana, Vermont, Alaska and a number of others have just 3 votes.
There are 538 votes in total. The magic number is 270 for either candidate to reach the White House.
00.45 (UK time)
Good evening and welcome to the Christian Today US Election Night Live Blog!
I will be with throughout the night bring you all the updates and insights from a religious perspective. Do join in the debate on Twitter – I am on @harryfarls all night.
01.40
UPDATE: Hillary Clinton has 68 electoral college votes. Donald Trump has 66.
01.30
With all the talk about Florida, here is the religious breakdown of that vital state. With 24 per cent, there are more evangelicals than Pennsylvania. This voting bloc largely backs Trump but there is also a higher proportion of religious "nones" – who tend to vote Clinton.
Pew Research Center
01.25
Meanwhile Trump is very slightly in the lead in Florida. 61 per cent of precints in with Trump ahead on 49 per cent versus Clinton on 48 per cent.
01.21
Pennsylvania, a key swing state, has an exit poll that puts Clinton on 50 per cent and Trump on 46 per cent.
Pew Research Center has a high proportion of Christian voters (76 per cent) but a comparatively lower proportion of the all important evangelical vote (19 per cent). Has this had a factor?
Pew Research Centre
01.10
Franklin Graham, son of famous evangelist Billy, has run a Decision America Tour of 50 US states over the last year. He refused to back either candidate and said he wanted Christians to pray first and foremost. He insisted he was "not telling anyone who to vote for", adding: "God can do that."
But earlier today he gave his strongest hint yet who he is voting for.
Here is what he said:
"You may have to hold your nose and vote… I have people that say, 'Well I don't like Donald Trump, I don't like what he says.' Well I don't like what he said either, I promise I don't like it. But those are things that he said 11 years ago, not something that he said today. I think Donald Trump has changed. I think God is working on his heart and in his life. But people have to make up their own mind."
This election isn’t over—it’s going to be a tight race. Join with family or friends to pray throughout the night that God’s will be done.
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) November 8, 2016
01.02
Today we #PrayForAmerica; for wisdom in voting, for a peaceful election, for the healing of wounds and for God's will to be done @247prayer
— Pete Greig (@PeteGreig) November 8, 2016
00.59
Have a look at the #PrayForAmerica which you can expect to be live and active through the night. Here is Zavi Zacharias from RZIM.
Please join me in a prayer for America. #PrayForAmerica pic.twitter.com/ratALMr2MH
— Ravi Zacharias (@RaviZacharias) November 8, 2016
00.57
Florida is key with only 28 per cent of votes left to count it is neck and neck!
00.53
Most states are fairly easy to predict as they have gone the same way each election in recent years. But here are eleven swing states we will be focusing on tonight:
Florida (29 votes)
Pennsylvania (20 votes)
Michigan (16 votes)
North Carolina (15 votes)
Virginia (13 votes)
Colorado (9 votes)
Ohio (18 votes)
Wisconsin (10 votes)
Nevada (6 votes)
Iowa (6 votes)
New Hampshire (4 votes)
00.47
If you're a US Election novice here are some of the key points to help you understand how the night works.
The system is an Electoral College. Each US state holds a certain number of votes. The larger the population, the higher the number votes the state has. So California, the biggest state in terms of population, has 55 votes. Meanwhile Montana, Vermont, Alaska and a number of others have just 3 votes.
There are 538 votes in total. The magic number is 270 for either candidate to reach the White House.
00.45 (UK time)
Good evening and welcome to the Christian Today US Election Night Live Blog!
I will be with throughout the night bring you all the updates and insights from a religious perspective. Do join in the debate on Twitter – I am on @harryfarls all night.
01.42
From one former rival to another.
Congratulations Senator @marcorubio! #flsen https://t.co/dDuku35p4f
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) November 9, 2016
01.40
UPDATE: Hillary Clinton has 68 electoral college votes. Donald Trump has 66.
01.30
With all the talk about Florida, here is the religious breakdown of that vital state. With 24 per cent, there are more evangelicals than Pennsylvania. This voting bloc largely backs Trump but there is also a higher proportion of religious "nones" – who tend to vote Clinton.
Pew Research Center
01.25
Meanwhile Trump is very slightly in the lead in Florida. 61 per cent of precints in with Trump ahead on 49 per cent versus Clinton on 48 per cent.
01.21
Pennsylvania, a key swing state, has an exit poll that puts Clinton on 50 per cent and Trump on 46 per cent.
Pew Research Center has a high proportion of Christian voters (76 per cent) but a comparatively lower proportion of the all important evangelical vote (19 per cent). Has this had a factor?
Pew Research Centre
01.10
Franklin Graham, son of famous evangelist Billy, has run a Decision America Tour of 50 US states over the last year. He refused to back either candidate and said he wanted Christians to pray first and foremost. He insisted he was "not telling anyone who to vote for", adding: "God can do that."
But earlier today he gave his strongest hint yet who he is voting for.
Here is what he said:
"You may have to hold your nose and vote… I have people that say, 'Well I don't like Donald Trump, I don't like what he says.' Well I don't like what he said either, I promise I don't like it. But those are things that he said 11 years ago, not something that he said today. I think Donald Trump has changed. I think God is working on his heart and in his life. But people have to make up their own mind."
This election isn’t over—it’s going to be a tight race. Join with family or friends to pray throughout the night that God’s will be done.
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) November 8, 2016
01.02
Today we #PrayForAmerica; for wisdom in voting, for a peaceful election, for the healing of wounds and for God's will to be done @247prayer
— Pete Greig (@PeteGreig) November 8, 2016
00.59
Have a look at the #PrayForAmerica which you can expect to be live and active through the night. Here is Zavi Zacharias from RZIM.
Please join me in a prayer for America. #PrayForAmerica pic.twitter.com/ratALMr2MH
— Ravi Zacharias (@RaviZacharias) November 8, 2016
00.57
Florida is key with only 28 per cent of votes left to count it is neck and neck!
00.53
Most states are fairly easy to predict as they have gone the same way each election in recent years. But here are eleven swing states we will be focusing on tonight:
Florida (29 votes)
Pennsylvania (20 votes)
Michigan (16 votes)
North Carolina (15 votes)
Virginia (13 votes)
Colorado (9 votes)
Ohio (18 votes)
Wisconsin (10 votes)
Nevada (6 votes)
Iowa (6 votes)
New Hampshire (4 votes)
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If you're a US Election novice here are some of the key points to help you understand how the night works.
The system is an Electoral College. Each US state holds a certain number of votes. The larger the popula
