As the contentious 2024 election season wraps up, millions of Americans woke up to the news of Donald Trump’s presidential victory. Some individuals stayed up all night to watch election results as Trump started his victory speech around 2:30 a.m. ET and the Associated Press officially declared him the winner by 5:35 a.m.

Trump’s supporters view his return to the presidency—after the Capitol attack in 2021, two impeachments, two assassination attempts, and a felony conviction on 34 counts—as a significant triumph and a welcomed shift after the previous election’s blue wave.

Conversely, supporters of Kamala Harris experienced disbelief and disappointment, leading many to question the future of democracy and the safety of vulnerable communities.

Across the spectrum, emotions ran high. From jubilant celebrations to displays of shock and sorrow, you can view reactions from pivotal states here.

2024 presidential election: Observe reactions nationwide

In states like Florida, Trump supporters celebrated at bars, on the streets, and around campuses. Meanwhile, Harris supporters expressed feelings of disappointment, fear, and despair.

“I’m going home feeling frustrated and a bit bewildered,” shared a voter from Pennsylvania who was taken aback by Trump’s narrow victory in the state, winning with 50.6% despite a predominance of blue voters in Philadelphia.

Grand Canyon University in Arizona

At Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, students backing Trump paraded across the campus as he was about to be declared the winner, waving flags and chanting “YSL News” while singing the national anthem.

By 10:47 ET Wednesday morning, Trump had claimed a narrow victory in the state with a 51.9% lead and 60% of the votes accounted for.

Trump’s Mar-a-Lago in Florida

In Florida, Trump’s home state, expectations were high for a solid victory, as he had consistently won the state in previous elections.

With 99% of the votes counted by Wednesday morning, Trump led with an impressive 56.1%.

Near Mar-a-Lago, supporters celebrated in a more subdued manner, with increased security observed in the area. Trump voters expressed optimism about “good things” and “changes” for both the nation and “hopefully the world.”