Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election after securing Pennsylvania’s crucial 19 electoral votes. The former president defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in a closely watched race that drew millions of voters nationwide.
Trump leads the electoral count and needs just three more electoral votes to officially claim the White House. His path to victory included winning key battleground states like Florida, which he captured for the third consecutive time, along with early wins in Indiana and Kentucky.
Kamala Harris secured several important states, including New Mexico with its five electoral votes and New Hampshire’s four electoral votes, maintaining the Democratic Party’s longtime hold in these regions. In Nebraska, Harris won one electoral vote from the state’s 2nd Congressional District, showcasing America’s unique split electoral system.
The Republican Party gained additional power by taking control of the Senate for the first time in four years. Senator Deb Fischer’s victory in Nebraska proved decisive in securing the Republican majority.
Election day saw some challenges, with bomb threats disrupting polling in Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. While these threats were later confirmed as hoaxes, they led to extended voting hours in some locations. Despite these issues, voting proceeded smoothly across most of the country, with only minor delays reported.
In his victory address, Trump promised to deliver a “strong, safe and prosperous America.” He told supporters this moment would “help this country heal,” speaking at a campaign event after Fox News first called the election in his favor.
The election saw high voter participation as Americans chose their 47th president, with efficient vote counting in major cities like Milwaukee, which processed 30,000 absentee ballots during the count.
This historic election marks Trump’s return to presidential politics and sets the stage for significant changes in American leadership, with Republicans now controlling both the White House and Senate.
-Sanyogita
