American flag apparel, sparkly hats, I Voted stickers — all staples found at various election night watch parties across Orange County.
Democrats and Republicans gathered at respective events on Tuesday, Nov. 5, not only to keep eyes glued to televisions to find out the results of the presidential race but also to cheer on local candidates — and even take a selfie or two with them.
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Our photographers were there to capture those moments, from the cheers when a new state was called for a White House contender to the constant reminders to be patient, there are still many more votes to be counted here locally. Join a few of those parties through our photos.
People celebrate after Donald Trump was declared the winner in the U.S. Presidential election during the GOP election-night party at Muldoons Irish Pub in Newport Beach. CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2024. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
State Senator Josh Newman and Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris celebrate early election results together during a Democratic election watch party at Celebrations in Costa Mesa on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
People celebrate after Donald Trump was declared the winner in the U.S. Presidential election during the GOP election-night party at Muldoons Irish Pub in Newport Beach. CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2024. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jack Ryan celebrates after Donald Trump was declared the winner in the U.S. Presidential election during the GOP election-night party at Muldoons Irish Pub in Newport Beach. CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2024. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
People celebrate after Donald Trump was declared the winner in the U.S. Presidential election during the GOP election-night party at Muldoons Irish Pub in Newport Beach. CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2024. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
People celebrate after Donald Trump was declared the winner in the U.S. Presidential election during the GOP election-night party at Muldoons Irish Pub in Newport Beach. CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2024. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
People celebrate after Donald Trump was declared the winner in the U.S. Presidential election during the GOP election-night party at Muldoons Irish Pub in Newport Beach. CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2024. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Renae Bryant, left, of Corona takes a selfie with attorney Derek Tran, Democrat candidate inCA-45 during a election night party at the Marriott Suites Garden Grove in Garden Grove on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
State Senator Josh Newman greets supporters during a Democratic election watch party at Celebrations in Costa Mesa on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
People celebrate after Donald Trump was declared the winner in the U.S. Presidential election during the GOP election-night party at Muldoons Irish Pub in Newport Beach. CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2024. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
People celebrate after Donald Trump was declared the winner in the U.S. Presidential election during the GOP election-night party at Muldoons Irish Pub in Newport Beach. CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2024. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Roxanne Chow, left, takes a selfie with the Tran family, Derek Tran, his wife Michelle Nguyen, and children Landen, 2, Bryson, 8, and Olivia, 6, at the Marriott Suites Garden Grove in Garden Grove on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Congresswoman Michelle Steel gives a supporter a hug as she makes a brief appearance at her election night party, party in Buena Park, Nov. 5, 2024, before the results are known(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
Attorney Derek Tran, Democratic candidate for CA-45 picks up his son Landen Tran, 2, after he crawled up on stage as Tran was speaking to supporters during an election night watch party at the Marriott Suites Garden Grove in Garden Grove on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
State Senator Josh Newman, Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, likely 47th Congressional District winner Dave Min, Costa Mesa Mayor John Stephens and Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, from left, stand together during a Democratic election watch party at Celebrations in Costa Mesa on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
Democratic Nominee for California’s 47th Congressional District Dave Min speaks to members of the media as election results start to be reported during an election watch party at Celebrations in Costa Mesa on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
Congresswoman Michelle Steel takes the podium to talk to her supporters at her election night party in Buena Park, Nov. 5, 2024(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
Liz Long, left, and Saga Conroy during the GOP election-night party at Muldoons Irish Pub in Newport Beach. CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2024. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Scott Baugh, candidate for California’s 47th Congressional seat, during the GOP election-night party at Muldoons Irish Pub in Newport Beach. CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2024. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Cherelle Reaves-Berrard watches President-elect Donald Trump give his victory speech on TV during the GOP election-night party at Muldoons Irish Pub in Newport Beach. CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2024. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Scott Baugh, candidate for California’s 47th Congressional seat, speaks during the GOP election-night party at Muldoons Irish Pub in Newport Beach. CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2024. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Ed Torres, left, and J. Carrie Torres join others as they celebrate the Republicans retaking the Senate during the GOP election-night party at Muldoons Irish Pub in Newport Beach. CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2024. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Bahar Zamiri takes a picture with Scott Baugh, candidate for California’s 47th Congressional seat, during the GOP election-night party at Muldoons Irish Pub in Newport Beach. CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2024. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
16-year old Paul Freeman greets Congressional Candidate for District 49, Matt Gunderson, during his campaign party. The event was held at the San Juan Hills Golf Club in San Juan Capistrano, on Tuesday Nov. 5, 2024 (Photos by Karen Tapia)
Rep. Mike Levin watches election results with his son Jonathan, wife Chrissy, and daughter Elizabeth on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Del Mar. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Matt Gunderson, congressional candidate for District 49, mingles with Justin Schafer of Ladera Ranch on..Tuesday Nov. 5, 2024 during an election party in San Juan Capistrano(Photos by Karen Tapia)
Lynette Dunn, left, Mark Parker and Gina Beyries all from San Juan Capistrano, sit with a cut out of Donald Trump during a Matt Gunderson, congressional candidate for District 49 party on Tuesday Nov. 5, 2024. The event was held at the San Juan Hills Golf Club in San Juan Capistrano(Photos by Karen Tapia)
Supporters Shelli Abbott of Buena Park, left, and Leah Wissink of Fullerton take a selfie at Congresswoman Michelle Steel’s election night party in Buena Park, Nov. 5, 2024(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)
A member of the crowd snaps a photo of Matt Gunderson during an election party in San Juan Capistrano Tuesday Nov. 5, 2024(Photos by Karen Tapia)
The Great Park jack-o-lantern balloon peers through the windows of Hangar 244 as people vote at the Great Park in Irvine, CA on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Students wait in line to vote at the student center at the University of California, Irvine in Irvine, CA on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Alivia De Mille plays on a phone as her mom Erin votes at the Lake Forest Sports Park in Lake Forest, CA on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Students wait in line to vote at the student center at the University of California, Irvine in Irvine, CA on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Ryan Leou pulls a wagon with snacks and water for students waiting in line to vote at the student center at the University of California, Irvine in Irvine, CA on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Veteran Vern Fleming, 90, of Irvine gives the peace sign after voting at the Orange County Islamic Foundation voting center in Mission Viejo on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Fleming served in the Navy, Army and Marines, he said. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Show Caption1 of 35People celebrate after Donald Trump was declared the winner in the U.S. Presidential election during the GOP election-night party at Muldoons Irish Pub in Newport Beach. CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2024. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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