President-elect Donald Trump has clinched victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election with a final count of 301 electoral votes, comfortably surpassing the 270 needed to win, while Vice President Kamala Harris finished with 226. The final boost came from Nevada, which awarded Trump six additional electoral votes, solidifying his control over key battleground states.
Trump’s successful reclaiming of swing states, including Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, marked a significant shift from the 2020 election, in which these states supported the Democratic candidate. Trump’s tally reflects wins in more than half of the 50 states, a clear demonstration of his campaign’s ability to mobilize support in previously Democratic territories.
According to projections from CNN, Fox News, MSNBC/NBC News, ABC, and CBS, Arizona remains the last undecided state, with major networks yet to reach a consensus.
Electoral Vote Breakdown:
- Trump (301 Electoral Votes): Trump’s successful states included Texas (40), Florida (30), Georgia (16), and Pennsylvania (19), among others, indicating a significant shift in voter preference across critical regions.
- Harris (226 Electoral Votes): Harris secured states like California (54), New York (28), Illinois (19), and Virginia (13), maintaining Democratic strongholds.
The election results underscore Trump’s effective strategy in swing states, which ultimately defined his path to victory.
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