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PremiumUS Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump became the 47th US President, winning popular votes and grabbing the votes of 270 electors need to become the next US President. All the US media houses declared him a winner on Wednesday as counting of votes continue in many states. Trump has won more popular (citizen) votes than Democrat Kamala Harris. On Thursday, Donald Trump had 72,448,303 votes to his kitty, making him the first republican to have won US Elections on popular vote.
Several world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, congratulated Donald Trump on his victory.
Claiming victory on Wednesday, Donald Trump pledged to "heal" the country. He pledged to bring a “golden age" to the US as he took the stage on Wednesday. Trump has won three crucial swing states – Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia, bolstering his path to 270 electoral votes. Kamala Harris has won Virginia and Hawaii, adding to her earlier victories in Democratic strongholds like California, New York, and Illinois.
Stay tuned with Live Mint for the latest updates, insights, and reactions from around the country as we follow this crucial moment in American history. Get all the US Election 2024 Results LIVE Updates here on LiveMint!
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Trump needs only three more electoral votes to become a President-elect, as per the Guardian tally. Most of the states in the US have “winner take it all" policy under Electoral College System. Trump has already won three swing states - Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte congratulated Donald Trump and said he showed “strong US leadership" in his first term in office that strengthened the alliance.
In a statement Rutte said he looked forward to working with Trump “to advance peace through strength through Nato".
Rutte, who took office last month, said, "We face a growing number of challenges globally, from a more aggressive Russia, to terrorism, to strategic competition with China, as well the increasing alignment of China, Russia, North Korea and Iran."
The veteran Dutch politician, reputed for knowing how to handle Donald Trump, praised the US president-elect, while seeking to convince him of the value of the alliance.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the ranks of world leaders congratulating Donald Trump on his presumed victory. In a post on X, Modi offered “hearty congratulations to my friend Donald Trump", alongside several photos of the two men tightly embracing each other and holding hands.
Modi, who has been Indian prime minister for a decade, was seen to have a close relationship with Trump during his first term in office, and Trump has repeatedly referred to “my friend Modi".
As it looked like Trump was claiming victory on Wednesday, Modi said he was “looking forward to collaboration" between the US and India and added:
Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity."
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Asian markets are broadly higher during mid-afternoon trade, tracking gains on Wall Street, as Trump edged ever closer to the presidency.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed 2.6% higher, while Australia’s S&P ASX gained 0.8%.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: British prime minister Keir Starmer congratulated Donald Trump on his apparent victory in the US election.
“Congratulations President-elect Trump on your historic election victory. I look forward to working with you in the years ahead. As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise. From growth and security to innovation and tech, I know that the UK-US special relationship will continue to prosper on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come," he said.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has praised Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, calling it a triumph for conservative movements worldwide. Bolsonaro, a staunch Trump ally, said the win marked the return of a "true warrior" who will "restore the greatness" of the US and stand against globalist elites.
He framed Trump's success as a boost for right-wing movements globally, adding that it could help make Brazil "a true land of freedom" and empower conservative causes worldwide. El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele, also offered his congratulations, reinforcing the international support for Trump's rise.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also congratulated Donald Trump, sharing a photo of him and his wife Sara with the ex-president.
Notably, Donald trump is reportedly in touch with Netanyahu and has promised a freeway n the Israeli chief's genocide on Gaza.
French president Emmanuel Macron has tweeted his congratulations to Donald Trump, who appears poised to be the next US president.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: In his post-election address, Donald Trump reflected on his journey and vowed to restore America to greatness. “People tell me, God spared my life for a reason," he said, adding, “And that reason was to save our country."
Trump, who narrowly avoided danger earlier in his career, promised supporters he would dedicate every ounce of energy to fulfilling that mission. “The task before us will not be easy, but I will bring every ounce of energy, spirit, and fight that I have in my soul to the job you've entrusted to me," he declared.
The former president’s comments highlighted both his determination and a commitment to uniting the nation as he moves forward with his political agenda.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: In his victory speech, Donald Trump celebrated a "historic realignment" of voters, claiming support from a wide range of ethnic and cultural groups, including African American, Hispanic, and Asian American communities.
Early data suggests Trump may have made inroads with Latinos and other traditionally Democratic groups, marking a shift in his appeal. This could signal a departure from his previous rhetoric, suggesting a broader, more inclusive base in the 2024 election.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump struck something of a conciliatory note to the millions of Americans who did not vote for him, saying he will devote himself to the presidency and unite the country.
“The task before us will not be easy, but I will bring every ounce of energy, spirit and fighting that I have in my soul to the job that you’ve entrusted to me," Trump said.
“I will govern by a simple model, promises made, promises kept. We’re going to keep our promises. Nothing will stop me from keeping my word. To you, the people, we will make America safe, strong, prosperous, powerful and free again. And I’m asking every citizen all across our land to join me in this noble and righteous endeavor. That’s what it is. It’s time to put the divisions of the past four years behind us. It’s time to unite, and we’re going to try."
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US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Kamala Harris has secured Minnesota, with the Associated Press calling the state in her favour and awarding her 10 electoral votes. While the win adds to Harris’s tally, it is unlikely to change the overall outcome.
Donald Trump is still on track to win the presidency, needing just three more electoral votes from outstanding swing states to seal the deal.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump made more promises as he stood on the cusp of returning to the White House:
“I want to thank the millions of hard-working Americans across the nation who have always been the heart and soul of this really great movement. We’ve been through so much together, and today you showed up in record numbers to deliver a victory. … this was something special. And we’re going to, we’re going to pay you back. We’re going to do the best job … we’re going to turn it around. It’s got to be turned around. It’s got to be turned around fast. And we’re going to turn it around. We’re going to do it in every way, with so many ways, but we’re going to do it in every way. This will forever be remembered as the day the American people regained control of their country."
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: “He’s a character. He’s a special guy, he’s a super genius," Trump said of Musk, “We have to protect our geniuses. We don’t have that many of them. We have to protect our super geniuses."
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump has secured Pennsylvania, according to the Associated Press, bringing him within three electoral votes of victory in the 2024 US presidential race.
With this crucial win, Donald Trump is now poised to cross the 270-electoral vote threshold needed to become the next president.
Trump’s victory in Pennsylvania leaves him awaiting just a few remaining votes to seal the deal—potentially from Alaska or other uncalled swing states still in play.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump reiterated his vow to launch a crackdown on illegal migrants. He said, “We’re going to have to seal up those borders, and we’re going to have to let people come into our country. We want people to come back in, but we have to, we have to let them come back in. But they have to come in legally," he said.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: JD Vance said 'we just witnessed the greatest political comeback in the history' of the US
JD Vance, Trump’s running mate, added, “Well, Mr President, I appreciate you allowing me to join you on this incredible journey. I thank you for the trust that you placed in me, and I think that we just witnessed the greatest political comeback in the history of the United States of America, and under president Trump’s leadership, we’re never going to stop fighting for you, for your dreams, for the future of your children, and after the greatest political comeback in American history, we’re going to lead the greatest economic comeback in American history under Donald Trump’s leadership."
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump declared victory in the 2024 election during a speech in West Palm Beach, vowing to usher in a "golden age" for the United States.
“This was a movement like nobody’s ever seen before, and frankly, this was, I believe, the greatest political movement of all time. There’s never been anything like this in this country, and maybe beyond," Trump said.
“And now it’s going to reach a new level of importance, because we’re going to help our country. We’ll help our country … we have a country that needs help, and it needs help very badly. We’re going to fix our borders. We’re going to fix everything about our country. And we made history for a reason tonight, and the reason is going to be just that we overcame obstacles that nobody thought possible, and it is now clear that we’ve achieved the most incredible political thing."
Trump continued:
I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th president and your 45th president, and every citizen, I will fight for you, for your family and your future. Every single day, I will be fighting for you and with every breath in my body, I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve. This will truly be the golden age of America.
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US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Trump claimed victory in the popular vote, but that has not yet been determined.
“Thank you very much. Winning the popular vote was very nice, very nice, I will tell you," he said.
No Republican, including Trump, has won the popular vote since George W Bush in 2004.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: “The greatest political movement of all time....", said Donald Trump, adding, “ We will help our country heal. Our country needs help. We will fix borders. We made history tonight."
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Fox News and NBC called elections and declared vicxtory for Republican nominee Donald Trump.
News outlets including NBC News and CNN project that Donald Trump has won Pennsylvania, putting him on the verge of becoming the next president.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump has secured one electoral vote in Maine, winning in the state’s right-leaning second congressional district, according to the Associated Press.
Kamala Harris previously claimed the vote in Maine’s more liberal first district.
The outcome of the two other electoral votes, which are awarded to the winner of the state overall, has yet to be determined.
The results in Maine highlight the divided political landscape of the state as the race continues to unfold.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Elon Musk took to X tyo hail Donald Trump's impending victory. Musk wrote, “The people of America gave @realDonaldTrump a crystal clear mandate for change tonight"
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Adding to the list of swing states in his kitty, Donald Trump is now leading Kamala Harris with 51.2% of the vote compared to Harris’s 47.2%, according to Edison Research. 91.1% of votes has been counted in Wisconsin.
Meanwhile, in Nevada, with 70.1% of votes tallied, Trump holds a narrow lead at 50.9%, while Harris trails at 47.5%. These results highlight the ongoing tight race in critical swing states that will play a key role in determining the outcome of the 2024 election.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Billionaire Mark Cuban, who acted as a surrogate for Kamala Harris in the final weeks of her campaign, has tweeted congratulations at Donald Trump and Elon Musk, a fellow billionaire who backed his bid to return to the White House
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Around 8% of voters, known as "double haters," have an unfavourable view of both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, but they are leaning towards the Republican candidate.
This group, which favoured Trump in 2016 and 2020, is larger than in 2020 (3%) but still smaller than in 2016 when 18% disliked both Clinton and Trump.
Despite dissatisfaction with both candidates, these voters are expected to boost Trump’s chances in key battleground states.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Kamala Harris has won New Hampshire, the Associated Press reports.
She picks up four electoral votes in the state that’s known for holding the first primaries in the presidential nomination process – which Donald Trump swept earlier this year, paving the way for him to challenge the vice-president in the presidential election.
The New York Times reports that Trump is projected to become the first Republican to win the popular vote in 20 years
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Voting in the 2024 US presidential election has officially concluded with the closing of polls in Alaska.
As the last state to finish voting, Alaska is expected to add its three electoral votes to Donald Trump's tally, further cementing his lead.
While most of the nation’s voting has wrapped up, some counties may still have late ballots being cast, particularly in areas with long lines or where courts extended voting hours.
With the polls now closed, attention turns to the final results from key battleground states.
Stay tuned for more updates.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: After North Carolina and Georgia, Donald Trump appears to have the upper hand in crucial swing states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
Early trends favour the Republican candidate, bolstering his path to victory.
However, Kamala Harris remains in the race, and while her prospects are narrowing in these battlegrounds, there's still a possibility she could outperform expectations in key Democratic areas.
The next few hours could prove pivotal in determining the outcome of these critical states.
Stay tuned for further updates as results come in.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris who has won where till now –
Kamala Harris has won Virginia and Hawaii after previously picking up New Mexico, California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington DC and Maine’s first congressional district.
Donald Trump has won Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wyoming, Kansas, Idaho, Iowa and the third congressional district in Nebraska.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump has won in Georgia, CBS News projects, securing the state's 16 electoral votes.
Georgia election official Gabriel Sterling has told CNN that there are not enough uncounted ballots left in the state for Kamala Harris to overtake Donald Trump.
Both CNN and NBC have projected that Trump has won the state, which Joe Biden carried four years ago
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Kamala Harris has won the electoral vote in Nebraska’s second congressional district, a potentially decisive victory on her path to the White House. The district, which includes Omaha, has trended more Democratic in recent years, making this a key win for the vice president.
Should Harris also secure victories in other battleground states like Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, alongside the traditionally Democratic strongholds, she could reach the 270 electoral votes needed for a win.
However, with North Carolina the only swing state yet to be fully decided in favour of Donald Trump, the race remains unpredictable as more votes are counted.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: The GOP has regained control of the U.S. Senate, securing vital wins in Ohio and West Virginia while holding onto seats in Texas and Nebraska. This marks the first time in four years that Republicans will control the Senate, giving them significant power in shaping the future of the U.S. government.
Should Donald Trump win the presidency, the Republican-led Senate will help fast-track his judicial and cabinet appointments. If Kamala Harris emerges victorious, however, Republicans will hold the leverage to block or delay key appointments, creating a tense standoff in the capital.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Suhas Subramanyam created history by becoming the first Indian American to be elected from Virginia and the entire East Coast.
Subramanyam defeated Mike Clancy of the Republican Party.
He is currently a Virginia State Senator.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Kamala Harris has won Hawaii, the Associated Press reports.
The vice-president’s victory was expected, and she picks up four electoral votes.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Republican Senator Ted Cruz has secured re-election in Texas, defeating Democratic challenger Colin Allred, the Associated Press reports. Despite hopes within the Democratic Party for a shift in this reliably red state, Cruz has clinched another six years in office.
Democrats had targeted Texas in their bid to hold the Senate majority, with Allred hoping to capitalise on Cruz's controversial actions, such as his widely criticised vacation to Cancún during the 2021 winter storm.
Stay tuned for more updates on the US Senate races.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Kamala Harris has won Virginia, securing 13 crucial electoral votes, as confirmed by the Associated Press. Despite Donald Trump’s last-minute push in the state, Harris triumphed in this traditionally blue state, which has leaned Democratic in recent years.
Harris’ victory in Virginia strengthens her position in the race for the White House as she continues to build momentum. With more battleground states still to be called, the election remains too close to call.
Stay tuned for further updates as the results continue to unfold.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: The New York Times has raised its estimate of Donald Trump’s chances of winning the 2024 US presidential election, now predicting an 89% likelihood of victory.
According to the latest updates by NYT on electoral college, Trump is predicted to secure 298 electoral votes, with his range estimated between 251 and 326.
In contrast, estimation on Kamala Harris trails with 240 electoral votes, with her potential range spanning from 212 to 287.
As the race to 270 continues, all eyes are on the battleground states that will determine the final outcome.
Stay updated as the election race tightens and more results come in.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Republican Bernie Moreno has won Ohio’s Senate seat, defeating Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown, the Associated Press reports.
This victory marks the second Senate seat loss for the Democrats tonight, following Republican Jim Justice’s win in West Virginia, which had been held by retiring independent Senator Joe Manchin.
With the GOP now poised to gain a majority in the Senate, Democrats face an uphill battle to retain control of the chamber. The party will need unexpected wins in key states like Montana and Texas, alongside a victory by Kamala Harris, to maintain their majority in the Senate.
Stay tuned as the race for control of Congress continues to unfold.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Kamala Harris has secured a victory in New Mexico, according to the Associated Press, preventing Donald Trump from pulling off a surprise win in the state.
While New Mexico has traditionally backed Democratic candidates in recent elections, Trump made a late push, campaigning there last week in hopes of flipping the state to his side. However, Harris triumphed, adding five electoral votes to her tally.
New Mexico remains a solidly blue state, and this victory strengthens Harris’ position as the election heads into crucial battlegrounds.
Stay tuned for further updates as more states report their results.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who launched a longshot bid for the White House as an independent candidate, is at Mar-a-Lago, where Donald Trump is hosting his election night party, according to CBS reports.
Kennedy, who suspended his campaign in August, had urged his supporters to back Trump and even attempted to have his name removed from ballots in several states to avoid splitting votes.
In a bid to help Trump, Kennedy sought Supreme Court intervention to remove his name from ballots in key battleground states like Michigan and Wisconsin, but his requests were ultimately rejected. Despite this, his presence at Trump’s election night event signals continued support for the Republican frontrunner.
Stay tuned for more updates as the night unfolds.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Kamala Harris has secured a victory in Oregon, the Associated Press reports, adding eight electoral votes to her tally. This win completes her sweep of the West Coast's Democratic strongholds, a result that was widely anticipated given the state’s strong Democratic leanings.
With this win, Harris strengthens her position in the race, as the election continues to unfold. Stay tuned for further updates as the battle for the White House intensifies.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump has secured a crucial win in North Carolina, according to the Associated Press. This marks his first victory in one of the seven swing states that are expected to play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the 2024 US election.
North Carolina has only backed a Democratic candidate twice since 1968, with Barack Obama's win in 2008 being a notable exception. Trump won the state by just one point in 2020, and also triumphed over Hillary Clinton in 2016.
Stay tuned for more updates as the race intensifies.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Kamala Harris has secured significant victories in her home state of California and Washington, gaining a total of 66 electoral votes. This strengthens her position in the race, with California contributing 54 votes and Washington adding 12.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump has claimed Idaho, adding four electoral votes to his tally. The state results reflect ongoing regional divides as the race continues to unfold.
With Oregon's results still pending, both candidates are eyeing key battleground states to build momentum. The focus now shifts to other swing states, where the outcome remains uncertain.
Stay tuned for live updates on the US Election 2024 as more results are called.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Donald Trump has secured victories in Iowa and Kansas, adding a combined 12 electoral votes to his tally, the Associated Press reports. While his win in Kansas was widely expected, the result in Iowa came as a surprise to some.
Recent polling had shown Kamala Harris narrowly leading in the state, but the polling margin was within the error range, and ultimately, Trump maintained his stronghold in the traditionally Republican state.
The victories bolster Trump's position in the race, with Iowa and Kansas solidly reinforcing his electoral count.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Josh Hawley, the Missouri senator who was a vocal supporter of Donald Trump’s unfounded election fraud claims following the 2020 presidential race, has won re-election, the Associated Press reports.
Despite his prominent role in backing Trump's false claims of election rigging, Hawley has successfully secured a second term in the Senate.
His victory marks another chapter in the ongoing influence of Trump-aligned Republicans in Congress.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: As the 2024 US election race unfolds, Donald Trump is currently leading with 210 electoral votes, according to early projections. The Republican candidate has secured victories in several states, while Kamala Harris, the Democratic contender, has managed to secure 113 electoral votes so far.
However, the crucial battleground states remain too close to call, and results in these swing states could significantly shift the outcome. With key contests still undecided, early trends suggest a tight race, and it’s too soon to make definitive predictions about the final result.
Stay tuned for ongoing updates as more states report their outcomes.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Washington DC is not a state, but it has three electoral votes, and Kamala Harris has won them, the Associated Press reports.
No Republican candidate has won the federal district’s votes since the 23rd amendment to the constitution granted them in 1961.
The victory is particularly sweet for Harris – she’s an alumni of the city’s historically Black Howard University, and her election-night party is being held there.
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: As the 2024 US Election unfolds, early results reveal the states where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are securing wins.
Harris has claimed victory in several blue strongholds, including Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
On the other hand, Trump is dominating in traditionally red states, with wins in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
With both candidates claiming victories in key states, the race to the presidency remains tight as the day progresses.
