US Presidential Election Update: Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump
In the ongoing US Presidential elections, Vice President Kamala Harris has secured a victory in New York, a state known for its Democratic leanings. This win was projected by Decision Desk HQ. Despite this, former President Donald Trump is currently leading in the overall electoral vote count.
Current Electoral Vote Count
As of 9 am IST, major news outlets have reported varying counts. NBC, ABC, and CBS have given Harris 91 votes, while Trump has between 178 and 201 votes. CNN projects Harris with 91 votes and Trump leading with 178. Fox Decision Desk HQ shows Trump with 205 votes and Harris trailing at 117.
State Wins
Harris has also won in Illinois, the Northeast, and Colorado, securing 10 electoral votes there. The Associated Press has called the District of Columbia for Harris, adding three more votes to her tally. Trump, on the other hand, is projected to win in Utah, Montana, and Louisiana.
Significance of the Election
Both candidates need at least 270 electoral votes to win the presidency. The election is expected to be decided by key battleground states such as Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Trump, who was the 45th president from 2017 to 2021, is aiming for a return to the White House.
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Kamala Harris -: Kamala Harris is the Vice President of the United States. She is the first female Vice President and also the first of Indian and African American descent.
New York -: New York is a state in the United States. It is known for its large population and is often considered a key state in elections.
Electoral Votes -: In the US Presidential elections, each state has a certain number of electoral votes based on its population. A candidate needs a majority of these votes, 270 out of 538, to win the presidency.
Decision Desk HQ -: Decision Desk HQ is an organization that provides election results and projections. They analyze data to predict which candidate is likely to win in different states.
Donald Trump -: Donald Trump is a former President of the United States. He served as the 45th President from 2017 to 2021.
Battleground states -: Battleground states are states where both political parties have similar levels of support among voters. These states are crucial in determining the outcome of an election because they can swing either way.
