The Race to the White House: Harris and Trump Compete in Key 2024 Battlegrounds
The 2024 U.S. presidential election is intensifying, with seven pivotal swing states in the spotlight. Together, these states hold a total of 93 electoral votes and have been a major focus throughout the campaign.
Current Polling Standings
As of November 5, 2024, polling averages indicate a very close contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with several states remaining highly competitive.
Key Swing States
The critical battlegrounds include:
- Arizona: Holding 11 electoral votes, currently showing support for Trump.
- Colorado: With 9 electoral votes, leaning towards Harris.
- Florida: The largest prize among them, with 29 electoral votes, remains too close to call.
- Pennsylvania: A crucial state with 20 electoral votes, currently favoring Harris.
Stay tuned as updates continue to roll in on Election Night.
Election Night Wins
So far, Trump has secured victories in several states, including Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia, Alabama, Oklahoma, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas, Ohio, Louisiana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, Utah, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Arkansas.
Harris, on the other hand, has won Vermont, Maryland, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Delaware, Illinois, New Jersey, Colorado, Washington D.C., and New York.
In Vermont, Harris made a strong showing, winning 59.4% of the vote with 5,245 ballots cast in her favor, according to early counts. Trump followed with 3,346 votes, making up 37.9% of Vermont’s tally.
