As the polls closed across critical battleground states in the U.S. presidential election, former President Donald Trump claimed early victories in several key states, putting him on a favorable path to the White House. Trump secured wins in Texas and Florida, as well as in the crucial battlegrounds of North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania, giving his campaign a significant advantage.
Vice President Kamala Harris, however, maintained strongholds in New York, California, and Virginia. NBC News projects additional wins for Harris in New Jersey and Minnesota, which collectively bring her 24 electoral votes.
With these latest developments, the race is now focused on the four remaining swing states: Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, and Wisconsin, where final results are eagerly awaited. Both candidates are still vying for the necessary 270 electoral votes to claim victory, with Trump currently in a favorable position following his wins in several major battlegrounds.