Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.

Kamala Harris delivered a speech to the country and her supporters at Howard University in Washington D.C., her alma mater, as she officially conceded the presidential election to Donald Trump.

Republicans have won control of the Senate, a major boost for President-elect Donald Trump to enact his agenda, confirm his Cabinet officials and secure lifetime appointments for federal judges, including any potential openings on the U.

Former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris after pivotal victories in four swing states. In Congress, Republicans retook the Senate, though it could take days to know the outcome for the House of Representatives.

By Steve Holland, Nandita Bose, Stephanie Kelly and Joseph Ax PALM BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Donald Trump was elected president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the White House and ushering in a new American leadership likely to test democratic institutions at home and relations abroad.

After all the campaigning, polls say the race remains too close to call between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Follow along for live election updates, results and analysis.