Donald J. Trump has won the presidency, improving upon his 2020 performance in both red and blue states and securing more than 270 Electoral College votes.
Donald J. Trump has won the presidency, improving upon his 2020 performance in both red and blue states and securing more than 270 Electoral College votes.
Tracking the swing states
There were 93 electoral votes at stake among the seven swing states. Mr. Trump needed at least 51 electoral votes from these states to secure the presidency.
State | Electoral votes |
Percent of votes in% In
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Reported margin | |
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Arizona | 11 | 63% |
Trump +5
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Most voters cast ballots by mail, and counting typically takes days. Officials in Maricopa County said full tabulation could take 10 to 13 days. | ||||
Michigan | 15 | >95% |
Trump +1.6
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Most votes are generally in by noon Eastern time on the day after the election, and the state has passed reforms that could contribute to faster counting. | ||||
Nevada | 6 | 86% |
Trump +5
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Counting usually takes days, but new technology and rules could speed up reporting. Postmarked ballots are allowed to arrive up to four days after the election, on Nov. 9. |
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI on Wednesday expressed “sincere congratulations” and “best wishes” to President-elect Donald Trump, referencing the latter’s 2020 decision to back Morocco’s stance in the disputed Western Sahara.
“Mr. Trump’s resounding success in these elections is a tribute to his patriotism and rewards his commitment to upholding the best interests of the United States,” the king wrote in a letter published by the state press agency, MAP.