Admin November 6, 2024
US Election Results: Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris.
US Election Results: Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost the presidential elections to her Republican rival Donald Trump, would address her supporters on Wednesday afternoon. According to the White House, Harris would deliver her speech at 4 pm EST (2.30 am IST on Thursday). Trump has, so far, received 277 electoral college votes, seven more than required for him to be declared the winner of the presidential elections. On the other hand, Harris has 224 in her kitty.…Read More
Earlier today, Donald Trump pledged to fight for the American people, vowing to “not rest until delivering a strong, safe, and prosperous America.” Speaking to a jubilant crowd, the former president emphasized his unwavering commitment to the nation’s future.
“Every single day, I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body,” Trump declared, drawing a roaring reception from his supporters.
Trump’s speech came as he gained momentum in the race, with early results showing a strong performance in key battleground states, positioning him closer to a potential victory.
Trump won Florida, a state that has shifted strongly to Republicans in recent elections. He also secured early wins in traditionally Republican states like Texas, South Carolina, and Indiana, while Harris won Democratic strongholds such as New York, Massachusetts, and Illinois.
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The race was very close, with some experts believing Kamala Harris, 60, held a slight lead over Donald Trump, 78, in key states like Pennsylvania. During her campaign, Harris focused on issues that resonated with many voters. She promised to support the middle class, provide tax cuts for over 100 million Americans, make housing affordable, and protect women’s rights, especially regarding abortion.
Donald Trump also made bold promises, including boosting the economy, lowering energy costs, raising tariffs on foreign goods, particularly from China, and launching a major deportation plan for undocumented immigrants.
Surveys before the election indicated that voters’ top concerns were inflation, job security, healthcare, and the state of the economy. In the final days of her campaign, Harris framed the election as a fight for basic freedoms and women’s rights, while Trump maintained a firm stance, hinting that he might not accept the results if he lost.
As the polls opened, both candidates urged people to vote. The first votes were cast in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire. Polls began closing at different times throughout the day, and there was increased security in many cities to prevent potential violence.
Here are the main highlights of the US election results
- Trump becomes only the second president to return to the White House for a second non-consecutive term, after Grover Cleveland.
- Trump becomes the first US president facing criminal cases, including charges related to his alleged role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots after losing to Joe Biden.
- Donald Trump vowed to fight for the American people, pledging to “not rest until delivering a strong, safe, and prosperous America.”
- Trump will make history as the first US President to be impeached twice and then re-elected to serve a second term.
In their final rallies, Harris and Trump presented very different visions for the country. Harris spoke about unity and overcoming division, while Trump warned of a dark future under Democratic leadership.
The US had 50 states, most of which typically voted for the same party. A total of 538 electoral college votes were available, with a candidate needing 270 to win. If both candidates won the states that usually supported them, Harris would still need 44 electoral votes, while Trump would need 51. This made swing states, especially in the Rust Belt like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, crucial for both candidates.
In US politics, a swing state (also called a battleground state) is a state where both major parties—Democrats and Republicans—had equal or nearly equal support. This made these states highly competitive during elections, especially in presidential races.
As the election results began to come in, Harris was at Howard University in Washington, while Trump held an election watch party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in Florida. If she won, Harris would have made history as the first woman, first Black woman, and first person of South Asian descent to become President of the United States.
