Donald Trump Secures 277 Electoral Votes, Winning the 2024 US Presidential Election
In a closely contested 2024 presidential election, former President Donald Trump has emerged victorious, securing 277 electoral college votes with a total of 71,290,770 votes (51%) to Vice President Kamala Harris’s 224 electoral votes and 66,367,690 votes (47.5%). This marks a significant win for Trump, who will return to the White House in January 2025.
Live Updates: US Presidential Election Results
As Americans took to the polls on Tuesday, November 5, the race between Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump saw record voter turnout. Initial projections estimated that up to 150 million Americans would participate, reflecting the intense national interest in this pivotal election.
Key Facts about the 2024 US Presidential Election
- Projected Voter Turnout: Up to 150 million Americans.
- Electoral College Majority Requirement: 270 electoral votes.
- Next Steps: Electors will cast official votes on December 17, with Congress certifying the results on January 6, 2025.
- Inauguration Day: January 20, 2025.
Early Results and Electoral College Race
Throughout Election Day, Trump maintained an early lead in the electoral college, a trend that held steady as more states reported their results. Initial projections from several major networks reflected Trump’s momentum:
- AP Projections: Trump with 230 electoral votes to Harris’s 210.
- NBC Projections: Trump leading with 246 votes, while Harris followed with 189.
- CNN Projections: Trump at 246 electoral votes against Harris’s 182.
First Results: Dixville Notch Kicks Off Voting
Early results from Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, offered a symbolic start to Election Day, with both Trump and Harris each receiving three votes in a rare tie from the small community.
A Look Ahead: What’s Next for the 2024 US Election
With Donald Trump’s victory, he is now set to take office in January, marking his return to the White House. The official electoral votes will be cast on December 17 in each state’s capital, and Congress will meet to count these votes on January 6, 2025, formally concluding the election process.
