Donald Trump is officially heading back to the White House, securing his second term as President in a comeback that’s made waves across the nation. With wins in key battleground states, Trump managed to pull ahead of Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, in one of the most closely followed elections in recent memory.
Key Swing States Seal Trump’s Victory
Trump’s success in swing states – those states that can go either way and often decide the whole election – made the difference. Here’s a quick look at some of the crucial wins that secured his path to the presidency:
- Georgia – With 16 electoral votes, Georgia’s 2% margin for Trump, amounting to over 115,000 votes, was a solid win in the South.
- Michigan – In the Midwest, Trump carried Michigan by 6%, a lead of over 272,000 votes, which gave him another 15 electoral votes.
- North Carolina – This 3% win in North Carolina added another 16 electoral votes to Trump’s total, with a solid margin of over 176,000 votes.
- Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral votes went to Trump with a 3% lead, or nearly 194,000 votes, a win that put him within reach of victory.
How It Unfolded Across the Nation
This election was one for the books. Here’s a look at some highlights across the states:
- Florida (30 electoral votes) – Trump took Florida with a wide 13% lead, a margin of over 1.4 million votes, showing strong support in the South.
- Texas (40 electoral votes) – Trump won Texas with a 15% margin, gaining nearly 1.6 million more votes than his opponent. Texas remains a Republican stronghold with massive support.
- California (54 electoral votes) – Harris held onto California, with a 21% lead, adding nearly 1.8 million more votes to her total. But it wasn’t enough to close the gap.
In states where he was already favored, Trump saw significant victories, like in Alabama and Kentucky. In West Virginia, he had an overwhelming lead of 42%. Meanwhile, Harris won in strongholds like New York and Maryland but couldn’t make up for the votes she lost in the key swing states.
