Trump Holds Lead in Nevada
Donald Trump is up three points in Nevada as of early Wednesday morning, with 75% of votes counted, according to the Associated Press. Nevada, the final battleground state to report results, currently shows Trump leading Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump has already claimed North Carolina and Georgia, indicating a strong advantage in key swing states.
Second Swing State Called for Trump
Around 1 a.m. EST Wednesday, the AP called Georgia for Trump, giving him 16 more electoral votes for a total of 247. With North Carolina already in his column, Trump now leads in several battlegrounds, including Pennsylvania, where 90% of votes have been counted. Winning Pennsylvania would secure Trump’s path to the White House.
Trump Gains Ground in Dearborn, Michigan
Trump has secured a major lead in Dearborn, Michigan—a city with a significant Arab-American population—where his support is likely fueled by discontent with the Biden administration’s handling of the Gaza crisis. With 40% of votes counted, Trump has 46.1%, Harris holds 31%, and Green Party candidate Jill Stein has 19.5%.
Harris to Address Supporters Wednesday
Kamala Harris is set to speak to supporters later on Wednesday, following Trump’s wins in key states. Former Rep. Cedric Richmond, a Harris campaign co-chair, announced the update at Howard University, where Harris’ supporters gathered. While acknowledging a narrowing path, he assured supporters that every vote would be counted.
Republicans Secure Senate Majority
The GOP is projected to regain Senate control, flipping seats in West Virginia and Ohio and fending off challengers in states like Texas, Florida, and Nebraska. The Republicans now control the Senate after Democrats held a slim 51-49 majority for two years.
Optimism from the Harris Campaign
Jen O’Malley Dillon, Harris’ campaign chair, expressed optimism in an internal email Tuesday night. She emphasized the campaign’s reliance on the “blue wall” states—Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. The campaign is hopeful for high voter turnout in Philadelphia and Detroit, although early results show Harris trailing in these battlegrounds.
Trump Wins North Carolina
Trump won North Carolina on Tuesday night, adding 16 electoral votes to his total of 230 against Harris’ 187. This marks a pivotal swing state victory, as Harris aimed to become the first Democrat to win North Carolina since 2008.
Trump Leads in Key Swing States
Trump holds narrow leads in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia, Arizona, and North Carolina. With 90% of the vote counted in some areas, the Associated Press has yet to call a winner in these competitive states.
Close of Polls in Swing States
Nevada was the last swing state to close polls at 10 p.m. EST on Tuesday. Results are still pending, but Trump leads in several states. Arizona polls were extended due to technical malfunctions, causing delays in Nevada as well.
Eighteen States Called for Trump
With Missouri called for Trump at 10 p.m. EST, he leads 188-99 in the electoral college, though seven battlegrounds are too close to call.
Extended Voting in Arizona
Nine polling sites in Arizona’s Apache County stayed open an extra two hours on Tuesday due to equipment failures.
Harris Receives Less Latino Support Than Biden
Harris received less support from Latino voters compared to Biden in 2020, according to a CNN exit poll showing just over half of Latinos voted for her.
Trump’s Favorable Odds in Betting Markets
Trump’s odds on betting site Polymarket surged past 75% as he took the lead in several states, though the outcome remains undecided.
Non-Credible Bomb Threats in Pennsylvania
A bomb threat disrupted the Centre County Elections Office in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, though it was deemed non-credible. Other states received similar threats, which the FBI linked to Russian actors.
More States Called for Trump and Harris
Trump won Texas, Ohio, and several other states on Tuesday night, while Harris won New York. Both candidates continue to await results in key battlegrounds.
GOP Candidate Loses North Carolina Governor Race
Democrat Josh Stein defeated Mark Robinson, a Trump-endorsed candidate, in the North Carolina governor’s race. Robinson faced controversy for inflammatory remarks reported in the past.
Harris Wins Illinois
The AP called Illinois for Harris at 8:38 p.m. EST, awarding her 19 electoral votes.
Bomb Threats Target Swing State Polling Places
Bomb threats disrupted polling in Georgia and Arizona on Tuesday, attributed to Russian sources, which temporarily suspended voting in some locations.
Trump Casts Vote in Florida
Trump and Melania cast their votes in Florida on Tuesday. Trump expressed confidence but criticized delays in counting votes.
Influencer Paid by Russia for Pro-Trump Content
A social media influencer admitted to being paid by Russian sources to spread false information about voter fraud.
This election remains close, with outcomes in key states yet to be finalized, and both campaigns monitoring results closely.
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