11:29 p.m. ET: Bernie Declares Victory

Sanders declared victory in New Hampshire with more than 80 percent of polls reported. He took time early in the speech to say that “no matter who wins” the Democratic party would unite. He touted the “unprecedented” nature of his electoral coalition and outlined his major policy policies.

11:22 p.m. ET: Pete Speaks as Gap Closes

Pete Buttigieg said his campaign is “here to stay” in an address to his supporters late in the evening on Tuesday as results continue to come in, showing him closely behind Bernie Sanders.

10:28 p.m. ET: What’s Bernie Up To?

What’s Bernie Sanders up to while he waits for tonight’s results? Just catching a little b-ball action.

10:00 p.m. ET: Klobuchar Addresses Supporters

Sen. Amy Klobuchar addresses supporters in New Hampshire, touting her campaign’s resilience as poll results indicate a strong showing in today’s primary.

9:50 p.m. ET: Meanwhile...in South Carolina...

Biden is still upbeat as he tells supporters in South Carolina that he will press on to Nevada.

9:22 p.m. ET: Biden Does It Live, Warren Rallys Supporters

Joe Biden addressed his supporters via a live video stream this evening as results showed a fifth place showing, after leaving earlier in the day for South Carolina.

Meanwhile, Sen. Elizabeth Warren spoke to her supporters this evening and commended Sanders, Buttigieg for running strong campaigns, as well as Klobuchar “for showing just how wrong the pundits can be when they count a woman out."

8:51 p.m. ET: Trump Team Heads Home, Booker Shout Out to Yang

Some of President Donald Trump’s campaign surrogates, including Sen. Lindsey Graham and House GOP Whip Steve Scalise, are heading back to D.C. after clinching the New Hampshire primary, as expected.

On the Democratic side, former candidate Sen. Cory Booker offered some kind words to Andrew Yang after hearing that the businessman suspended his campaign

8:41 p.m. ET: Bennet Out

Colorado Senator Michael Bennet has bowed out of the presidential race. He had struggled in the polls since announcing his candidacy last April.

8:26 p.m. ET: Trump Wins

It’s official: President Trump has won New Hampshire’s GOP primary.

8:20p.m. ET: Yang Suspends Campaign

Andrew Yang, who focused his campaign overwhelmingly on passing a universal basic income, just announced that he is suspending his campaign. Hours earlier he gave a shout out to supporters. Yang is getting support on social media from both sides of the aisle.

8:06 p.m. ET: More Polls Close...and We're Not Going Anywhere

Most polling locations in New Hampshire closed at 7 p.m., but a number of locations just closed shop at 8 p.m. While many predict a shorter night than the chaotic Iowa caucuses, there have been late-nights before in New Hampshire.

7:56 p.m.: Is ‘Klomentum’ Real?

Members of the media are holding tight at Amy Klobuchar’s N.H. primary party. The Senator's ascent into the top five in Iowa boosted supporters' optimism going into New Hampshire.

7:21 p.m. ET: Gabbard Not Done Yet

Tulsi Gabbard has tweeted that she is heading to Nashua, where polls are still open, in an effort to meet more voters.

7:00 p.m. ET: Polls Start Closing

It's 7 p.m. ET and the first polls of the evening are closing, although some contend that's too early.

See Joe Go

Joe Biden is tempering expectations for the evening with his decision to leave New Hampshire early for South Carolina, where the former frontrunner is hoping to pick up more traction.

Klobuchar, Bloomberg Landed (Very) Early Wins

Voters in three tiny townships gave Amy Klobuchar a win during midnight voting early this morning, but Mike Bloomberg also got a notable nod, winning won both the Demcratic and Republican ballots in tiny Dixville Notch, N.H. (population: 12).

Back-Benchers

Trailing behind the frontrunners in New Hampshire are a motley crew of lesser known candidates, some of whom have had to carry their own signs through the snow.

Trump Swoops In

President Donald Trump on Monday night stole some of the spotlight from the Democratic contenders with a rally in Manchester, N.H. that drew thousands to the SNHU Arena. Trump during his speech repeated a widely disputed claim that Democrats illegally bussed in voters from Massachusetts back in 2016, losing him the state to Hillary Clinton.

The Strokes for Bernie

The Strokes debuted a new song last night at a Bernie Sanders’ rally in Durham, N.H. that brought out 7,500 people.

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