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Chelsea MacKenzie, a 26-year-old Clinton supporter, looks up at the TV in shock as the election results become more evident at First Magnitude Brewing Company on Tuesday evening. About 250 people attended the watch party, hosted by the Hillary Clinton campaign.

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Divisions clear in the aftermath of Election Day

Nov. 9, 2016

UF professor Sean Trainor walked into his classroom Wednesday morning dressed in black.

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TRUMP TAKES ALL

Nov. 8, 2016

After a year-and-a-half-long battle, Donald Trump will become the next president of the United States.

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Republicans sweep US, state congressional races

Nov. 8, 2016

While the presidential race was still unclear early Wednesday, Floridians soundly said yes to medical marijuana and Republican candidates.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pumps his fist during a campaign rally at the Lackawanna College Student Union in downtown Scranton, Pa., Monday, Nov. 7, 2016. (Butch Comegys/The Times & Tribune via AP)

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Moving forward: There’s work to do

Nov. 8, 2016

The bitter, nasty saga that became the 2016 election is over. Donald Trump is our next president.

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On Election Day in Gainesville, voters make voices heard

Nov. 8, 2016

On Election Day in Gainesville, as droves of voters cast their ballots in national and local races, Alex Visaggio, a UF construction management junior, hung a Donald Trump campaign sign over the front door of his house.

Eight students stand in a line on Turlington Plaza and break down stereotypical labels associated with the Hispanic community. The demonstration, hosted by the Hispanic Student Association, was also aimed at encouraging observers to vote.

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UF students protest election stereotypes

By Paige Fry | Nov. 7, 2016

A day before Election Day, UF students took a stand against negative stereotypes about the Hispanic community made by politicians and the media.

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At 101 Cantina, winning party’s voters drink for free

By Morgan Rynor | Nov. 7, 2016

As presidential election votes pour in tonight, Midtown patrons will knock back patriotic shots.

Daniel Smith, a UF political science professor, poses for a picture in his office. Along with another professor, he has collected and made voting data publicly available in Florida for the upcoming election.

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In an unprecedented election, two UF professors become voices of reason

By Melissa Gomez | Nov. 7, 2016

It was a package of information that arrived in his mailbox Saturday that got Daniel Smith out of bed at 4 a.m., just a few hours after he went to sleep.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a rally at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016.

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The Alligator endorses Hillary Clinton for president

Nov. 7, 2016

This election has been anything but typical. It’s an election that has spawned questions that breach the core of the American spirit. Who are we as a nation? What direction is our nation headed toward? To whom will we offer our hands in aid, and against whom will we raise our arms in opposition? A simple answer to any of these questions is insufficient. These questions are as complex as the society that asks them. We need to have the courage to embrace that complexity — no matter how strange, uncomfortable or morally questionable. In this election cycle, there is only one candidate with the courage to answer these questions with the respect, thoughtfulness and honesty they deserve. That candidate is Hillary Clinton.

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The Alligator's endorsements for amendments

Nov. 7, 2016

No. 1 (Solar energy choice): Vote No

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The Alligator's endorsements for U.S., State and Local candidates

Nov. 7, 2016

US Senate

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Mi Apa and Krispy Kreme to reward voters with free coffee, doughnuts

By Molly Vossler | Nov. 6, 2016

Citizens can get a free cup of coffee and a doughnut by showing their “I Voted” sticker this week.

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Bill Clinton coming to Gainesville today

By Melissa Gomez | Nov. 6, 2016

Clinton will be making stops in Jacksonville and Gainesville to rally early votes for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton as part of the "Stronger Together" bus tour today.

A voter reads his ballot at the Hamilton County Board of Elections as early voting begins statewide, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, in Cincinnati.

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Get out and vote tomorrow

Nov. 6, 2016

Tuesday marks a monumental day in our history. Our nation will decide who they want to lead the good march into the future. We here at the Alligator encourage each and every one of you, Democrat, Republican, Independent and Libertarian alike, to please go out to the polls tomorrow and cast your votes.

Former President Bill Clinton visited Gainesville Saturday as part of a bus tour to rally votes in Florida for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, three days before Election Day and on the last day of early voting in Alachua County.

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On last day of early voting, Bill Clinton visits Gainesville

By Melissa Gomez | Nov. 5, 2016

Stepping out of a black RV with the words “Stronger Together” on the side, former U.S. President Bill Clinton waved to surprised Gainesville residents Saturday afternoon.