Trump wins swing state of Nevada
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump secured Nevada on Saturday, adding six electoral votes to his total as he surpassed the 270 needed to win the 2024 election. With victories in key swing states like North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania, Trump defeated Democratic rival Kamala Harris, winning 295 electoral votes to Harris's 226.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 09:48 | 09 November 2024
- Modified Date: 10:27 | 09 November 2024
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has won Nevada, one of seven swing states, The Associated Press said Saturday.
Trump secured six electoral votes in the battleground Western state. He also won other key swing states, including North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan. The outcome in the Southwestern state of Arizona is not yet known.
On Wednesday, before adding Nevada, Trump had already surpassed the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the 2024 US presidential election.
The Republican candidate defeated his Democratic rival Kamala Harris in Tuesday's race, winning 295 Electoral College votes and securing his spot as the nation's 47th president. Harris has 226.