Donald Trump wins Wisconsin, receives 10 electoral votes

Former President Donald Trump won the crucial state of Wisconsin on Wednesday, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in a closely contested contest. The victory gave Trump 10 electoral votes.

Trump narrowly won Wisconsin in 2016, becoming the first Republican to win the state since Ronald Reagan, but lost to Joe Biden in 2020. Both Harris and Trump have focused their campaigns on the state.

The Associated Press called Trump's victory at 5:34 a.m. ET.

Harris wins Minnesota

Kamala Harris won Minnesota on the morning of November 6, extending the Democratic Party's 52-year winning streak in the state.

Ms. Harris is running against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who has helped pass key policies such as protecting abortion rights and supporting families. No Republican has won Minnesota since Richard Nixon in 1972, although Mr. Trump narrowly won in 2016, losing to Hillary Clinton by just 1.5 percentage points.

Mr. Trump pledged to "fight for your families and your future"

Donald Trump promised his supporters in his election night speech that he "will not rest until we have restored a strong, safe, and prosperous America."

He stressed his commitment, saying: "Every day, I will fight for you with every breath in my body."

His speech was filled with determination, demonstrating his commitment to implementing his vision for the country and continuing to protect the interests of American families and their future.

Trump, whose political career has been marked by division and conflict, told supporters at his victory party early on Friday that “it is time to come together” as a nation.

“It’s time to leave behind the divisions of the last four years,” Trump said. “It’s time to unite.”

“We have to put the country first, at least for a while,” he added. “We have to fix it.”

Eric Trump posts photo of father - President-elect before victory speech in Palm Beach

According to Fox News, Mr. Donald Trump has been elected President of the United States, having won 277 electoral votes, exceeding the required threshold of 270 votes and leading his Democratic opponent Kamala Harris - who currently holds 226 votes.

Eric Trump posted a photo of his father, President-elect Donald Trump, before he was set to deliver his victory speech in Palm Beach, sources said.

Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of supporters in Palm Beach, Florida, to officially announce his victory and become the 47th President of the United States.

According to Fox News, he won strategic states such as North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin in the election on November 5.

Meanwhile, according to AP, as of now, Donald Trump has won 267 out of the 270 electoral votes needed to win the White House. He is leading in the remaining key states, including Michigan and Wisconsin.

Trump wins Pennsylvania

Former President Donald Trump has won Pennsylvania, defeating Kamala Harris and securing 19 crucial electoral votes.

This is the first time Trump has won the state since Joe Biden won in 2020. Pennsylvania is always a key state in elections, and no Democratic candidate has won without Pennsylvania since 1948.

The Associated Press declared Trump the winner at 2:24 a.m. EST.

Harris campaign: "We still have votes to count"

Kamala Harris' campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond spoke to supporters at her Howard University watch party on Election Day evening. Richmond announced that the vice president would not speak that night, but that her campaign would not give up the fight against Donald Trump.

"We still have votes to count. There are still states that have not been called. We will continue to fight through the night to make sure that every vote is counted and every voice is heard," Richmond said. "So you won't hear from the vice president tonight, but she will tomorrow."

Richmond said Harris would return to Howard University “not just to address her supporters but to address the nation.”

The event, initially intended as a celebration of Harris' victory and hopes for a new presidential term, turned somber as her path to victory narrowed.

Kamala Harris wins in New Hampshire

Vice President Kamala Harris won New Hampshire on November 6, capturing the state's four electoral votes.

This is the seventh time in the last eight presidential elections that New Hampshire has chosen a Democratic candidate. Although Donald Trump won the state's Republican primary, he lost the presidential election.

Trump wins Nebraska's 1st Congressional District, gaining 1 electoral vote

Republican Donald Trump won Nebraska's 1st Congressional District, earning him 1 electoral vote.

Trump easily defeated Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the district, which includes the city of Lincoln, the capital of Nebraska, and surrounding rural areas.

The 1st Congressional District has long supported Republican candidates, not choosing a Democrat since before 1992, when Nebraska began apportioning electoral votes based on election results in each district.

Georgia is the first swing state

With Trump's victory in Georgia, the state became the first to flip the 2020 election results.

In the 2020 election, Trump lost to Joe Biden in Georgia by just 11,779 votes.

Trump wins Georgia, narrowing Harris' path

Donald Trump won Georgia on Wednesday, giving the Republican Party 16 electoral votes.

Although Joe Biden won Georgia in the 2020 election, Republican candidates have won the state every year since 1996.

Trump tried to overturn his loss in Georgia in 2020, leading to legal and political battles and his impeachment in the state. Although Georgia has two Democratic senators, Trump's victory shows that the state still tends to favor Republicans.

Ms. Harris won Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District and won 1 electoral vote.

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris won the electoral votes from Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District on November 6.

Ms Harris defeated Republican former President Donald Trump in the district that includes Omaha, Nebraska's largest city, and surrounding suburbs.

The district has been dubbed Nebraska's "blue dot" because it has supported two other Democratic candidates in the past 16 years - former President Barack Obama in 2008 and President Joe Biden in 2020.

Nebraska and Maine are the only two that apportion electoral votes based on the popular vote in individual congressional districts.

Kamala Harris wins in Hawaii

Vice President Kamala Harris won Hawaii and the state's four electoral votes on November 6.

This is the 10th consecutive presidential election that Hawaii has chosen a Democrat. The last time the state chose a Republican for president was in 1984, when Ronald Reagan won.

Hawaii is a traditionally Democratic state, with the party holding all statewide elected offices and two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Democrats have also long controlled more than three-quarters of the seats in both the state House and Senate.

Kamala Harris wins in Virginia

Vice President Kamala Harris won Virginia, adding 13 electoral votes to her tally. The victory marked the third time Donald Trump lost the Old Dominion state. Democrats have won Virginia in every presidential election since 2008.

Kamala Harris wins in New Mexico

Kamala Harris won New Mexico, adding five electoral votes to the Democratic Party's total.

Democratic influence in New Mexico has grown over the past two decades, with former President George W. Bush being the last Republican to win the state in 2004.

Although Harris did not make any campaign visits here, support in the state's more populous areas outperformed conservative areas, thanks to advocacy from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and members of the state's congressional delegation.

Kamala Harris wins in Oregon

Kamala Harris won Oregon on November 5, taking home eight electoral votes.

Oregon has an extra electoral vote this election thanks to population growth and the state's gain of a seat in Congress following the 2020 census. Since 1988, the Democratic presidential candidate has won Oregon.

Donald Trump wins in North Carolina

Former President Donald Trump has won the battleground state of North Carolina. Trump won the state's 16 electoral votes after defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

Trump also won North Carolina in 2016 and 2020, but Democrats had hoped to change that outcome by spending on Harris' campaign, campaigning and rallies.

They also tried to link Trump to struggling Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson. But Trump and running mate JD Vance traveled frequently to North Carolina during the fall campaign, pushing a protectionist economic agenda and pledging to take tough action on illegal immigration and the southern border.

Kamala Harris wins in Washington, receives 12 electoral votes

Kamala Harris won Washington state on the day, receiving 12 electoral votes after defeating former President Donald Trump, who was unpopular in the state.

Washington has not voted for a Republican since Ronald Reagan in 1984. In the 2020 election, President Joe Biden won the state with 58% of the vote, while Trump received less than 39%.

The Associated Press declared Harris the winner at 11:00 p.m. EST.

Donald Trump wins Idaho, adds 4 electoral votes

Former President Donald Trump won Idaho in the November 5 election, continuing Republican dominance in the state.

This is the third consecutive time Trump has won Idaho, with more than 60% of the vote. The last time a Democrat won Idaho was in 1964, when President Lyndon Johnson narrowly defeated Barry Goldwater.

Kamala Harris wins California, receives 54 electoral votes

Kamala Harris won California in the November 5 election, taking home 54 electoral votes, the highest number of votes in this year's presidential election.

The result is not surprising, as Harris has served in the state as a senator and attorney general. No Republican has won California since 1988, and the GOP has not been competitive in the state in a presidential election since 2000.

Democrats dominate in California, with a registration rate twice that of Republicans, and the party holds every state office, dominating Congress and representatives.

Kamala Harris Wins Maine's 1st Congressional District and Receives 1 Electoral Vote

Voters in Maine's 1st District, made up of wealthy coastal communities, awarded one electoral vote to Kamala Harris on November 5.

Maine is one of two states that share electoral votes, with two votes going to the statewide winner and one vote going to the winner of each district. Harris won the district, which tends to be liberal. Meanwhile, the more rural and conservative 2nd District voted for former President Donald Trump in both 2016 and 2020.

Donald Trump wins Iowa

Former President Donald Trump won Iowa, receiving the state's six electoral votes.

Iowa, once considered a swing state, has now become a clear example of Trump's appeal to Republican voters and his ability to maintain his strength within the party.

Although a majority of Iowa voters supported the Democratic Party, especially Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012, they decisively chose Trump in the 2016 and 2020 elections.

After easily winning the Iowa Republican primary earlier this year, Trump has won the state in three consecutive presidential elections.

Donald Trump wins in Kansas

Former President Donald Trump won Kansas and received 6 electoral votes.

Republicans have won Kansas in every presidential election since 1964, and this is the third consecutive time Trump has won the state.

Kansas City's suburbs, traditionally strong Republican strongholds, began to tilt toward Democrats after Trump was elected president in 2016. However, Trump still maintains strong support in much of the state, especially in rural areas.

Kamala Harris wins in the District of Columbia

Vice President Kamala Harris won the District of Columbia, securing the capital's three electoral votes.

Harris' victory in DC was no surprise, as it has long been a strongly Democratic district where the administration has repeatedly clashed with Republican President Donald Trump during his time in office.

Trump has described modern Washington as a crime-ridden society, and Republican allies in Congress have threatened to strip DC of its limited autonomy.

The Associated Press declared Harris the winner at 10:20 p.m. EST.

Kamala Harris wins in Colorado

Presidential candidate Kamala Harris has won Colorado, taking the state's 10 electoral votes.

Colorado used to be a swing state between Democrats and Republicans, but over the past two decades, it has leaned Democratic. The last Republican to win Colorado’s electoral votes was George W. Bush in 2004. Since then, the state has consistently backed Democratic presidential candidates, with Joe Biden winning here in a landslide in 2020. Colorado also gained one electoral vote after the 2020 census, thanks to population growth around Denver.

The Associated Press confirmed Harris as the winner at 10:08 p.m. EST.

Abortion policy is an important issue for some voters, primarily those who support Ms. Harris.

Abortion policy remains a major deciding factor for some voters, with a majority supporting access to legal abortion in at least some circumstances. However, that support may have limits.

Florida voters on November 5 rejected a proposal to repeal one of the state’s strictest abortion bans after six weeks. The proposal needed a majority of 60 percent of voters to pass, but failed.

According to an AP VoteCast survey of more than 4,700 Florida voters, just over half said the outcome of the initiative was important to them.

Nationally, about 1 in 10 voters — including 2 in 10 Harris supporters — said they consider abortion a top issue facing the country, and it is one of the key issues Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has focused on in her campaign.

Donald Trump wins in Utah

Donald Trump won the state of Utah and received 6 electoral votes on Tuesday.

Utah, a Mountain West state, is a rare Republican stronghold, although in previous elections it has supported Trump only sporadically, as his outspoken style and statements about immigrants have fallen out of favor with some voters.

No Democratic presidential candidate has won Utah since 1964. Voters in the state typically support moderate Republicans in statewide elections.

The Associated Press called Trump the winner at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Donald Trump wins in Montana

Former President Donald Trump has won Montana for the third consecutive time, adding four electoral votes to his total.

Montana has one more electoral vote than the previous two elections, after the state gained an extra seat in Congress following the 2020 census.

Since 1968, Montana has voted Republican in every presidential election except one.

Where will polls close next?

At 10 p.m. Eastern Time, polls will close in Montana, Nevada and Utah.

Donald Trump wins in Missouri

Former President Donald Trump has won the reliably conservative state of Missouri, defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

Missouri voters overwhelmingly supported Trump over Democrats in the 2016 and 2020 elections, and he is predicted to win again this year.

Over the past decade, the Republican Party has become increasingly dominant in Missouri, and Republicans now control all statewide political offices. Republicans also hold large majorities in both houses of the legislature.

The Associated Press called Trump the winner at 9:49 p.m. Eastern Time.

No surprises as polls close, attention now turns to Eastern battleground states

So far, the US election results have been no surprise as most polling stations across the country have closed.

Donald Trump won Republican-leaning states like Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Texas, while Kamala Harris won New England and northeastern states, including New Jersey and New York.

Meanwhile, attention is now on Eastern battleground states like Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.

Mr. Trump won in Nebraska's 3rd District and won 1 electoral vote.

Former President Donald Trump won the electoral votes that carry Nebraska's vast, rural 3rd District.

Trump easily defeated Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in this district, the most conservative of the state's three, which covers 80 counties and two time zones.

The 3rd District is also one of the most conservative in the country and backed Trump by a margin of about 3-1 in both the 2016 and 2020 elections. The last time the district elected a Democrat to represent it in the House was in 1958.

The Associated Press called Trump the winner at 9:25 p.m. Eastern Time.

President Biden calls to congratulate Democratic candidates on Election Day victory

President Biden has made a series of congratulatory calls to Democratic candidates who won the election.

According to a White House statement, he called Lisa Blunt Rochester, who won his state's Senate seat in Delaware, and Matt Meyer, who was elected governor of the state.

He also called incumbent Governor John Carney, who was recently elected Mayor of Wilmington.

Other calls were made to Andy Kim, who would become a New Jersey senator, and Josh Stein, who was elected governor of North Carolina.

Pennsylvania calls for calm and patience in vote counting

State officials are calling for calm and patience in the vote count, amid high turnout across the state and a series of bomb threats that have caused disruptions at polling places and government buildings.

Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, said at a press conference Tuesday evening that every legal and eligible ballot will be counted. He stressed that the process takes time and that the state’s goal is to do it right and accurately.

Al Schmidt, the state’s chief election official, said in-person voter turnout numbers would not be available until Tuesday evening. He said counties in the state would not even begin processing and opening mail-in ballots until 7 a.m. ET Tuesday, and the final ballots would not be received until 8 p.m. ET.

Donald Trump wins in Texas

Former President Donald Trump has won Texas for the third consecutive time, adding 40 electoral votes to his total.

Texas got two more electoral votes after the 2020 census. The Republican presidential candidate has won Texas for nearly 50 years, since Democratic President Jimmy Carter won the state in 1976.

The Associated Press called Trump the winner at 9:12 p.m. Eastern Time.

Donald Trump wins in Ohio

Mr Trump won Ohio for the third time, defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris to win the state's 17 electoral votes.

His voter support has helped turn Ohio from a strategic electoral state into a solid Republican one in recent years.

Ohio voters backed Trump by large margins in 2016 and 2020, and continued to support him this year.

No Republican candidate has ever won the White House without winning Ohio. In 2020, Joe Biden became the first Democratic president to win without winning Ohio since John F. Kennedy in 1960.

Donald Trump wins in Wyoming

Former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in Wyoming, the least populous state in the US, to win three electoral votes on Tuesday.

Wyoming is one of the most Republican states, and gave Trump his biggest wins in both the 2016 and 2020 elections.

Trump has made at least one fundraising visit to Wyoming in 2024 but has not campaigned in the state, focusing instead on less certain states.

Donald Trump wins in Louisiana

Former President Donald Trump has won Louisiana, marking his third consecutive victory in the state in presidential elections, adding eight electoral votes.

In addition to support from voters, Trump also has many strong political allies in Louisiana, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Governor Jeff Landry.

In Louisiana, where Republicans now hold all statewide elected offices and control the legislature, the Republican presidential candidate has won every election since 1996.

Trump won Louisiana with about 58% of the vote in both the 2016 and 2020 elections.

Donald Trump wins in South Dakota

Former President Donald Trump won South Dakota, receiving three electoral votes on Tuesday.

The Republican candidate is expected to win easily in this state, where the number of Republican voters is more than twice that of Democrats.

No Democratic presidential candidate has won South Dakota since President Lyndon Johnson won in 1964.

Trump received nearly 62% of the vote in each of his previous campaigns, and both times he won by more than 26 percentage points.

Nearly 51% of the state's 616,000 registered voters are Republicans, while just under 24% are Democrats. The Associated Press called Trump the winner at 9 p.m. ET.

Donald Trump wins in North Dakota

Former President Donald Trump won North Dakota, receiving three electoral votes on Tuesday.

His victory continues a string of Republican victories in the conservative state, known for its agriculture and energy production.

The last Democratic presidential candidate to win the state was President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964. North Dakota has about 784,000 residents.

The Associated Press declared Trump the winner at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Kamala Harris wins in New York

Vice President Kamala Harris won New York's presidential primary on Tuesday, bringing 28 electoral votes to the Democratic Party.

New York has voted Democratic in every presidential election since backing Ronald Reagan in the 1984 election with a landslide victory.

Former President Donald Trump struggled to win support in his home state, losing in New York in all three of his presidential campaigns.

New York currently ranks fourth in electoral votes, behind California, Texas and Florida, but has one fewer vote than four years ago due to population changes.

The Associated Press declared Harris the winner at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Donald Trump wins Nebraska's statewide election and 2 electoral votes

Former President Donald Trump won Nebraska's popular vote for the third consecutive time on Tuesday, receiving two electoral votes.

Nebraska is one of two states that split its electoral votes, with two votes awarded to the statewide winner and one vote to the winner of each congressional district.

Trump won Nebraska by 25 percentage points in 2016 and by 19 points four years later.

The last Democratic presidential candidate to win the statewide popular vote in Nebraska was Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964.

The Associated Press declared Trump the winner at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Delaware election results could be a bittersweet moment for Biden

For Joe Biden, watching Vice President Kamala Harris win his home state of Delaware may be a mixed bag.

Just four months ago, Mr. Biden was scheduled to deliver his election night speech from his hometown of Wilmington. However, he dropped out in July and endorsed Ms. Harris to replace him in the race.

Mr. Biden first won a statewide election in Delaware in 1972 — 54 years ago — when he was 29 and running for the U.S. Senate.

He was then re-elected five more times. Add in two vice-presidential elections with Barack Obama, and a presidential victory in 2020, and Biden has been a household name on Delaware ballots for half a century.

'No credible threat' in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said there have been multiple bomb threat calls at polling places across the state, but he insisted there is currently no "credible threat" to the public.

Mr. Shapiro, a Democrat, spoke at a news conference. In a statement, the Pennsylvania State Police said they are working with local partners to respond if necessary.

Neither Mr. Shapiro nor the police provided further details about who might be behind the bomb threats or why Mr. Shapiro believed there was no threat to the public.

Polls in the battleground state closed at 8 p.m. ET, except in two areas where judges agreed to extend voting hours.

DList of states where polls close at 9 p.m. Eastern Time:

- Arizona
- Colorado
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming

Kamala Harris wins in Illinois

Vice President Kamala Harris won Illinois on Tuesday, bringing 19 electoral votes to the Democratic Party.

Illinois, a traditionally Democratic state and home to former President Barack Obama, has voted for a Democratic presidential candidate since 1992.

Ms. Harris won big in Delaware

Vice President Kamala Harris has won the presidential election in Delaware, easily defeating Republican Donald Trump. Her victory in Delaware, a traditionally Democratic state, was almost a foregone conclusion, as Democrats have held the state's three electoral votes for decades.

The last Republican presidential candidate to win Delaware was George H. W. Bush in 1988, and that was also the last year Delaware voters elected a Republican governor. Delaware's Congress has been all Democrats for years, and Democrats also control both houses of the state legislature. The Associated Press called Harris the winner at 8:34 p.m. ET.

Kamala Harris wins in New Jersey

Vice President Kamala Harris won New Jersey and its 14 electoral votes on Tuesday. Her victory over Republican Donald Trump continues Democratic dominance in the state, which has elected a Democrat for president in every election since 1988.

Democrats in New Jersey have nearly 1 million more registered voters than Republicans. Trump has ties to New Jersey, including golf clubs across the state and casinos he ran in his now-bankrupt Atlantic City beach resort. The Associated Press called Harris the winner at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Ms. Harris won in Massachusetts, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island

Vice President Harris won in Maryland, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Specifically, she received 10 electoral votes from Maryland, 11 votes from Massachusetts, 7 votes from Connecticut and 4 votes from Rhode Island. Trump won consecutively in Florida, Tennessee, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Missouri.

Trump leads in battleground state of Georgia

Mr Trump currently leads Ms Harris in the battleground state of Georgia, 55.7% to 43.8%, with 35% of the vote still to be counted.

Trump wins consecutively in Florida, Tennessee, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Missouri

Mr. Trump won his home state of Florida, bringing home 30 electoral votes. He also won Tennessee, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Missouri, receiving 11, 7, 9 and 10 electoral votes respectively.

Trump wins in Mississippi, Alabama

Mr. Trump won in Alabama, bringing home nine more electoral votes, and in Mississippi, he received six more electoral votes.

Tense race in North Carolina

Polls in the battleground state of North Carolina closed at 7:30 p.m., but according to NBC News, the results were still too close to determine a winner.

Mr Trump won the state in 2016 and 2020, but Ms Harris sees North Carolina as a battleground state she can win.

Trump campaign is optimistic

Trump’s advisers say his campaign is bullish and focused on Virginia, New Jersey, New Hampshire and New Mexico. They believe that if Trump wins one of these states or holds a close margin, the outcome could tilt in his favor, making it difficult for Harris.

The group also believes the former president could see record turnout, but they are still watching the situation cautiously.

Trump wins in West Virginia

Former President Trump won for the third time in West Virginia, bringing home four more electoral votes, according to AP.

Trump supporters gather at the Palm Beach County Convention Center

The Trump campaign held a viewing of the election results at the Palm Beach County Convention Center on the evening of November 5, where his supporters had gathered in large numbers. Former President Trump is still watching the results from his Mar-a-Lago estate with family members and close associates. However, it is unclear when he will arrive at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.