The 2024 US Presidential Election has turned into a nail-biting contest between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, with key battleground states showing extremely close margins.
Both candidates are battling for the crucial 270 Electoral College votes needed for victory, with seven swing states holding the key to the White House: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
In Pennsylvania, Trump currently leads Harris by approximately 110,000 votes with 60% of votes counted, though major Democratic strongholds are yet to report their numbers. Michigan shows an equally tight race, with Trump ahead by just 15,000 votes and significant Democratic areas like Wayne County still counting.
A notable victory came for Harris in Maine’s 1st Congressional District, securing one electoral vote in the state’s split electoral system. Meanwhile, vote counting continues in Georgia, another crucial battleground state that could determine the final outcome.
The candidates have chosen distinctive locations to await results. Trump is hosting a star-studded gathering at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, with guests including Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, and international figures like British politician Nigel Farage and Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of Brazil’s former president. Harris has opted for a watch party at her alma mater, Howard University, in Washington, D.C.
Western states are preparing to close their polls, which could significantly impact the electoral map. California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington will be reporting their results soon, potentially shifting the balance in this historically close election.
This election has seen unprecedented voter turnout and attention, with both campaigns focusing intensively on key battleground states throughout the campaign season. The final outcome remains uncertain as votes continue to be counted across multiple time zones.
-Sanyogita
