Reactions from Republican lawmakers on President Trump's claims that the election isn't over and that Democrats are trying to "steal" the election have varied.

President Trump slumped in polls and fundraising — and lost 10 days when he caught the coronavirus. He threw everything into reaching for a come-from-behind win, but Democrat Joe Biden beat him.

Celebrations erupted in cities from Los Angeles to Boston, including in some of the cities pivotal to President-elect Joe Biden's victory.

The president-elect called for cooperation among Americans of all stripes, saying, "Let this grim era of demonization in America begin to end here and now."

Statements poured in congratulating Joe Biden on his election victory — including from President Trump's global allies. Iranian and Palestinian leaders expressed relief at the president's loss.

His path to being elected the 46th president was a tumultuous one, marked by unprecedented campaign challenges amid the coronavirus pandemic and an opponent who falsely declared an early victory.

"I am honored and humbled by the trust the American people have placed in me and in Vice President-elect [Kamala] Harris," Joe Biden said in a statement.

Harris is the first woman, the first Black person and the first Asian American elected vice president of the United States. Her rise marks a statement about a changing nation.

She said the Trump campaign "targeted strategic demographic groups that are not traditional Republican supporters."

Historically, Florida is a pivotal swing state that helps determine the outcome of the presidential election. This year, the state swung much more red than blue thanks to President Trump’s popularity.

After days of ballot tallying, the former vice president's lead in the 2020 White House race has solidified as he narrows in on the 270 electoral votes needed to secure the presidency.

A former adviser said he believes Trump will eventually concede, but at this stage believes he has to "go to the mattresses to push, you know, as far as he can."