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US Election Results: Trump Ahead Of Harris In Three Swing States

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OB Bureau

New Delhi: Tens of millions of Americans are choosing between two candidates with vastly different temperaments and visions for the country. Kamala Harris, 60, has 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 starting a major deportation plan for undocumented immigrants.

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.

As the election results start coming in, Harris will be at Howard University in Washington, while Trump will have an election watch party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in Florida. If she wins, Harris will make history as the first woman, first Black woman, and first person of South Asian descent to become President of the United States.

Both Trump and Harris won early in their party’s strongholds. Polls closed in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Nevada—seven key battleground states expected to decide the election but results were too early to call. Voting continued in the West.

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.

The race has been very close, and some experts believe that Kamala Harris, 60, might have a slight lead over Donald Trump, 78, in key states like Pennsylvania.

Surveys before the election showed that the top concerns for voters included inflation, job security, healthcare, and the overall state of the economy. In the last days of her campaign, Harris framed the election as a fight for basic freedoms and women’s rights, while Trump kept a strong stance, hinting that he might not accept the election results if he loses.

As the polls opened, both candidates urged people to vote. The first voting took place in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire. Polls started closing at different times throughout the day and there was increased security in many cities to prevent any potential violence.

How America votes

The US has 50 states, most of which usually vote for the same party. A total of 538 electoral college votes are available, with a candidate needing 270 to win. If both candidates win the states that typically support them, Harris would still need 44 electoral votes, while Trump would need 51. This makes 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, have equal or nearly equal support. This makes these states highly competitive during elections, especially in presidential races.

 

 

 

 

As the election results start coming in, Harris will be at Howard University in Washington, while Trump will have an election watch party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in Florida. If she wins, Harris will make history as the first woman, first Black woman, and first person of South Asian descent to become President of the United States.

OB Bureau

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