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Enioluwa Adeniyi
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Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris secured early wins in their respective party strongholds as the nation headed to the polls Tuesday in a closely contested election to determine the country’s future.
With polls now closed in battleground states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, millions of Americans cast their ballots in a pivotal race that could sway the nation’s political trajectory.
While the results in these states are too early to call, both candidates claimed victories in traditionally loyal regions — Trump in Florida, Texas, South Carolina, and Indiana, and Harris in New York, Massachusetts, and Illinois.
Florida, once seen as a battleground, solidified as a stronghold for Trump, who has focused his campaign on conservative issues such as immigration and inflation.
Meanwhile, Harris rallied her base around themes of democracy and unity, aiming to sustain the path set by President Joe Biden while signalling a willingness to work across party lines on pressing economic issues.
“We’re seeing results, and so far, so good,” Trump told a Wisconsin radio station, expressing optimism as votes continued to be counted in critical swing states.
Meanwhile, Harris rallied with supporters at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, where she emphasized the importance of inclusivity and unity, telling the crowd, “This truly represents the best of who we are.”
Throughout Election Day, voters nationwide reported a largely smooth process, though minor issues like long lines and ballot printing errors were noted in isolated instances.
For many voters, the stakes felt especially high, with Harris supporters focused on protecting democratic norms and Trump’s base prioritizing economic concerns.
The night’s early results come as part of an Election Day surge, with millions of in-person votes adding to the 84 million ballots already cast early.
The swing states are key to determining the winner, with Trump aiming to reclaim areas like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin — part of the “blue wall” that Biden turned in 2020 — as well as Georgia and Arizona. Both candidates have been intensely campaigning in these regions.
As the night unfolded, it became clear that determining a winner may extend beyond Election Day, with close races in several key states. The wait continues as America watches closely to see who will ultimately take the reins of the country.
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