US Election Results 2024: Polls close across the nation, Trump holds lead in key battleground states

While Trump holds a lead in these battlegrounds, Vice President Kamala Harris remains competitive, with her campaign turning its focus to urban areas and suburban counties in states like Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Nevada, where the results are still in flux.

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Polls close across the United States and former President Donald Trump is holding a narrow but significant lead in several key battleground states, with the race for the White House intensifying. Early returns show Trump maintaining an edge in crucial states, including Michigan, Georgia, and Florida, where his campaign has focused heavily on issues like economic recovery, border security, and energy policies.

In Michigan, Trump is ahead with a 4% margin, while in Georgia, the Republican nominee continues to show strength, particularly in rural areas. Florida, another pivotal state with a large electoral vote count, is also leaning in Trump’s favor, thanks to strong turnout among his base. With these states in play, Trump’s path to securing 270 electoral votes appears to be gaining momentum, though the race remains far from decided.

Harris Trailing but Eyes on Key Swing States

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While Trump holds a lead in these battlegrounds, Vice President Kamala Harris remains competitive, with her campaign turning its focus to urban areas and suburban counties in states like Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Nevada, where the results are still in flux. Harris has been rallying voters in areas with large minority populations, emphasizing her administration’s work on healthcare, climate action, and social equity.

The tightness of the race means every state is critical as the final tallies continue to come in. Both parties are on high alert as they look to secure last-minute wins in these crucial swing states that could ultimately decide the outcome of the election.

A Tense Night Ahead as Results Roll In

As votes are counted, both Trump and Harris are closely monitoring returns in swing states that could make or break their electoral chances. With more polls closing and the outcome still uncertain, the nation braces for a long night of results and projections, knowing that the final race to 270 is anything but decided.