Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, has emerged victorious once again in the recent election, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party. The Associated Press confirmed this outcome.
A massive turnout of voters from all corners of America participated in the electoral process to choose their leaders for various positions including Senate, House of Representatives, governorships, and other policy measures.
Polls leading up to Election Day had indicated a close race between Trump and Harris. However, as voting concluded and results started pouring in from different states, it became evident that Trump was leading in Electoral College votes with 277 secured votes.
The popular vote count is still ongoing but currently shows Trump ahead with 51% compared to Harris’s 47.5%. Swing states play a crucial role in determining the final outcome with projections favoring Trump in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Where do Trump and Harris stand at the end of Election Night?
- Trump has surpassed the required 270 Electoral College votes needed for victory by securing 277 votes. The Associated Press has projected results from 45 states including Washington D.C., where Harris is expected to win. Out of these states called so far by AP, Trump leads in 27 while Harris leads in 18.
- In terms of national popular vote percentages currently stand at 51% for Trump and 47.5% for Harris based on over 71.7 million votes for Trump and over 66.9 million votes for Harris according to AP data.
- The outcome hinges on seven battleground states with projections showing wins for Trump in North Carolina, Georgia Pennsylvania & Wisconsin among others
Who is leading in the remaining states?
- States like Alaska Arizona Maine Michigan & Nevada are yet to be called
- Trump holds a lead Arizona Michigan Nevada & Alaska while Maine favors harris
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