US Presidential Results Live: Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris won early in their party’s strongholds as America faced a crucial decision about its future.
Polls closed in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Nevada—seven key battleground states expected to decide the election—but results were too early to call. Voting continued in the West as tens of millions of Americans added to the 84 million early ballots cast, choosing between two candidates with vastly different temperaments and visions for the country.
Trump won Florida, a state that has shifted strongly to Republicans in recent elections. He also secured early wins in traditionally Republican states like Texas, South Carolina, and Indiana, while Harris won Democratic strongholds such as New York, Massachusetts, and Illinois.
The race has been very close, and some experts believe that Kamala Harris, 60, might have a slight lead over Donald Trump, 78, in key states like Pennsylvania. During her campaign, Harris focused on important issues for many voters.
She promised to support the middle class, provide tax cuts for over 100 million Americans, make housing affordable and protect women’s rights, especially regarding abortion.
Donald Trump also made bold promises, including boosting the economy, lowering energy costs, raising tariffs on foreign goods, particularly from China and starting a major deportation plan for undocumented immigrants.
Surveys before the election showed that the top concerns for voters included inflation, job security, healthcare, and the overall state of the economy. In the last days of her campaign, Harris framed the election as a fight for basic freedoms and women’s rights, while Trump kept a strong stance, hinting that he might not accept the election results if he loses.
As the polls opened, both candidates urged people to vote. The first voting took place in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire. Polls started closing at different times throughout the day and there was increased security in many cities to prevent any potential violence.
