US Presidential Election 2024 Live: Trump takes an early lead with 188 electoral college votes versus 99 for Kamala
US Presidential Election 2024 Live: Millions of Americans went to polling stations on Tuesday, November 5, to vote for the next president of the United States. As results begin to roll in, this election represents a significant moment in American history, with Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris competing in what is considered one of the most important elections in years....Read More
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. During her campaign, Harris focused on important issues for many voters.
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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 starting a major deportation plan for undocumented immigrants.
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.
Here are the main highlights of the US election results
- Deadlocked race: Polls continued to show a close race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
- Voting issues: Long lines in several states, software glitches in Pennsylvania, and bomb threats in Georgia (deemed not credible) delayed voting.
- Divided communities: Arab, Muslim, and progressive Americans faced a tough decision between two candidates seen as unfriendly to Palestine.
- Global Watch: The world, from Gaza to Iran, closely monitored the US election, filled with trepidation, hope, and skepticism.
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 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.
US Presidential Election Live: Two Black women elected to US Senate for the first time
US Presidential Election Live: For the first time in history, two Black women will serve together in the US Senate. Democrats Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware and Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland have won Senate seats. They join an exclusive group, as only three Black women have ever held Senate positions. Their victories mark a significant step forward in representation in American politics.
US Presidential Election Live: Trump wins 15 states, Harris takes 7
US Presidential Election Live: Republican Donald Trump won 15 states in US election, while Democrat Kamala Harris won seven states and Washington, according to Edison Research. However, the race remains undecided, with key battleground states expected to take hours or days to be called.
US Presidential Election Live: New York voters approve amendment protecting gender identity and abortion rights
US Presidential Election Live: New York voters have approved a constitutional amendment prohibiting discrimination based on factors such as "gender identity" and "pregnancy outcomes." Supporters say the change will enhance protections for transgender and abortion rights.
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US Presidential Election Live: Bonnie Watson Coleman wins reelection in New Jersey
US Presidential Election Live: Democratic representative Bonnie Watson Coleman won reelection to a US House seat in New Jersey. She defeated Republican Darius Mayfield and two other candidates. First elected in 2014, Watson Coleman represents central New Jersey's 12th District, including Trenton and Princeton. The Associated Press called the race at 9:29 p.m. EST.
US Presidential Election Live: Hoax bomb threats target polling locations in five battleground states
US Presidential Election Live: The FBI said hoax bomb threats, mostly from Russian email domains, were made on Tuesday at polling locations in five battleground states—Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania—during Election Day voting.
US Presidential Election Live: Michael Rulli retains Ohio House seat
US Presidential Election Live: Republican Michael Rulli won reelection to represent eastern Ohio in the US House. He first secured the seat in June during a special election to fill the unexpired term of Bill Johnson, who left Congress to lead Youngstown State University.
US Presidential Election Live: Harris wins Rhode Island, secures four electoral votes
US Presidential Election Live: Vice President Kamala Harris won Rhode Island, securing four electoral votes and maintaining the state's strong Democratic tradition. The last time a Republican presidential candidate won the state was in 1984, when Ronald Reagan defeated Walter Mondale.
US Presidential Election Live: Trump wins Florida for third consecutive election
US Presidential Election Live: Donald Trump secured a third consecutive win in Florida, claiming the state’s 30 electoral votes. Once a crucial battleground, Florida has shifted toward the Republican Party in recent elections. The state has not voted for a Democratic presidential nominee since Barack Obama in 2012.
US Presidential Election Live: Trump wins Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia; Harris takes Vermont
US Presidential Election Live: Republican Donald Trump won Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia in Tuesday's presidential election, while Democrat Kamala Harris took Vermont, according to Edison Research projections. Polls had just closed in the first nine states, including key battlegrounds Georgia and North Carolina.
US Presidential Election 2024 Live: Polls close soon in six key states
US Presidential Election 2024 Live: Polls are set to close soon in six states as the US presidential election nears its final stages. Polling stations in Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Vermont, and Virginia are expected to close at 7 pm (EST), though some regions in Indiana and Kentucky will close an hour earlier, at 6 pm (EST).
