US Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump takes Georgia, leads Kamala Harris 247-210; final polls close
The countdown to US election day has begun, and over 186 million Americans will vote to elect the country’s next president.
Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump are vying for the presidency of the United States this year. Both of them have pushed hard in the multiple campaigns ahead of the US polling that began on Tuesday. In the final hours, tens of millions of Americans cast their votes either to elevate Vice President Kamala Harris to the Oval Office or give former President Donald Trump, a second term.
Americans have shown concerns about inflation, healthcare, and job security. And Harris and Trump have focused on important issues for many voters during their campaign. Harris promises to focus on reducing the cost of living and protecting women’s rights regarding abortion. Trump, on the other hand, emphasized the economy, lowering energy costs, and policies on immigrants.
The polling began in a New Hampshire township with Trump and Harris taking 3 votes each. The early trends show Donald Trump winning the Red States like Texas, Florida, and South Carolina; while Kamala Harris has been projected to win New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. The battleground states -- Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin would be crucial to decide who will win the presidency. The candidates need at least 270 out of 538 electoral votes to be the 47th president of the US.
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The countdown to US election day has begun, and over 186 million Americans will vote to elect the country’s next president.
Kamala Harris wins New Hampshire: The Democratic candidate clinched four electoral votes in the state
US presidential election voting ends as final polls close in Alaska
Trump is projected to win Georgia, as no uncounted ballot left for Harris to overtake as per CNN reports
Harris will not deliver a speech tonight
Kamala Harris’s campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond said that she will not be speaking tonight while addressing the crowd assembled for the election night party.
Republican Party has regained the majority in the Senate
Republicans will reportedly set to control the upper chamber of Congress after four years. If Donald Trump wins, they will be empowered to confirm his federal judges, Supreme Court justices, and cabinet appointees.
Hawaii called for Kamala Harris: Democratic party gains four electoral votes, closing the gap to Trump
Trump maintains the lead in Georgia
Few votes are left to be counted in the Atlanta area, and Kamala Harris is slightly behind the former president.
Harris gains ground in New Mexico, California, Washington, and Oregon; Trump takes North Carolina and Idaho
Kamala wins New York, the most crucial state
New York's electoral vote haul is the fourth richest, after California, Texas, and Florida. Harris has managed to win 28 electoral votes from the crucial state although she trails Trump in early trends.
Bitcoin hits record high as Donald Trump leads
The world’s largest cryptocurrency surged 7% to $75,060, surpassing its previous March peak as per reports from CNN. On the other hand, the rupee may hit a record low as the dollar bolsters on Trump's lead in the US election 2024.
Donald Trump wins Iowa
Republican candidate Donald Trump secured Iowa’s six electoral votes, taking down late poll shock that predicted Harris won in the state.
Harris is projected to have won 10 states: The Democratic candidate has gained traction in Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont as per the Associated Press.
Kamala Harris takes Colorado
Harris is projected to win 10 electoral votes in Colorado, taking her tally to 112. She trails Trump, who won Mississippi, according to the Associated Press.
More than half of states across the United States have closed their polls. However, several swing states faced voting delays due to a series of hoax bomb threats.
The FBI stated that hoax bomb threats were made on Tuesday at polling locations in five swing states—Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. The agency added the threats are mostly from Russian email domains.
Donald Trump sweeps the Red States
The Republican presidential nominee has gained his ground in major Red States including North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Alabama, South Caroline, Florida, Indiana, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Wyoming, and Arkansas.
Donald Trump wins Ohio for the third time
Trump defeated Harris to capture the state’s 17 electoral votes as Ohio turned again to support him as they did in 2016 and 2020.
Donald Trump wins Florida, where he lives
The Republican presidential nominee earned 59,44, 969 around 56.2 percent, winning 30 electoral votes in Florida, according to AP.
Kamala Harris wins New York
New York has voted for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris for 28 electoral votes. Former President Donald Trump has once again struggled to in his home state.