Donald Trump has emerged victorious in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Following the conclusion of polling in several states, the counting of votes and the announcement of results are ongoing.
In the 2024 election, which featured a total of 538 electoral votes, Republican candidate Donald Trump secured 277 electoral votes, while Democrat candidate Kamala Harris received 226 electoral votes. To win, a candidate needs at least 270 electoral votes.
Polls in Alaska closed at 11 AM Pakistani time. The election witnessed a tight contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Trump won in states like Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, and South Carolina, while Harris triumphed in Vermont, Massachusetts, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
According to foreign media reports, in the House of Representatives, Republicans secured 188 seats, while the Democrats earned 163. In the Senate, Republicans took 51 seats, and the Democrats secured 43.
To become president, a candidate requires 270 electoral votes, and the 93 electoral votes from seven swing states played a decisive role in Trump’s victory. The swing states include Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Media reports indicate that the positions of both parties were already clear in 43 out of 50 U.S. states. The U.S. has a total of 538 electoral colleges across its 50 states and D.C., with California leading with 54 electoral votes. Before the November 5 elections, 79 million voters had already cast their ballots, choosing representatives for the 435-member House of Representatives.
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