| Good morning,
Oh wow. We expected this would be a tumultuous US Election and it's shaping up to be that way.
(In case you missed it, here's how we said we would cover it and why it matters to Scots) The question now is not just who will win, but what will be the price of victory? Thankfully, predictions of violence and disruption went largely unrealised on election day itself, but with tensions rising by the hour, a country suffering under the pandemic (like the rest of us), economic woes, and simmering racial tensions, will find its brittle patience sorely tested. If you're enjoying any of our coverage, you can support us from as little as £3 a month with a digital subscription. Your support is greatly appreciated and it helps us get even better. Try us out (with no obligations) here. It ain't over yet In the end, there was no landslide, no certainty, and certainly no redemption. No, in the end, there was only a beginning to what promises to be the tightest and most fractious US election in a generation. As Scotland awakes this morning, hoping for clarity, or even clues, about events unfolding across the Atlantic, the reality is that the race for the White House is now a relay, not a sprint. A race which began at polls could well end up decided in the courts, or worse, contested on the streets. Read Martyn McLaughlin's take on how the night has gone and we can expect this morning. Donald Trump: 'This election is a fraud' Republican presidential candidate and incumbent in the White House Donald Trump has claimed victory and labelled the election a “fraud” despite legitimate votes still being counted in key swing states. Speaking in the White House’s East Room to cheers and standing ovations, Mr Trump said he had won various swing states including Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan, Conor Matchett reports. Read more of what Mr Trump said here. More headlines Joe Biden sounding bullish: ‘We feel good about where we are’ Florida has been called for Trump Trump performing better than polling suggested Our interactive Presidential Election result map tonight How does the US voting system work? Electoral college, voting population and swing states explained ahead of presidential election >>> Follow the latest developments on our live blog here Thanks for reading, stay safe. Sam Shedden, [email protected] | 