Harris won't address fans in DC until sometime on Wednesday – NBC4 Washington

What you should know

• In the presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris won the popular vote in DC, Maryland and Virginia, while all eyes are on voters in key battleground states.
• In Maryland, Angela Alsobrooks, a Democrat from Prince George's County, won the open U.S. Senate seat, defeating former Gov. Larry Hogan, NBC News projects.
• In Virginia, incumbent Sen. Tim Kaine retains his seat and defeats Republican challenger Hung Cao, NBC News predicts.
• Election night in DC means watch parties as well as increased security and street closures. Streets near Howard University are closed for Vice President Kamala Harris' election night party, while others near the White House are closed because of pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
• A man smelling of fuel showed up at the US Capitol Visitors Center today with a flashlight and a flare gun, prompting police to close the building to tours due to increased security. The 28-year-old Michigan man was carrying papers he planned to deliver to Congress, but it was unclear whether the incident was related to the election, police said.
• Statewide election updates: Follow the latest national election news here.