Trump Clinches Presidency in 2024: America’s Path Forward Begins with Pennsylvania
November 6, 2024
The 2024 U.S. presidential election between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is shaping up to be one of the most consequential in recent American history. With the final outcome likely to influence not only the future of the United States but also global geopolitics, Americans across the nation await the final results as votes are counted.
Final Campaign Push in Pennsylvania: Key to Victory
In the final days of the campaign, Pennsylvania emerged as the most pivotal battleground state, with its 19 electoral votes potentially determining the outcome of the election. Nicknamed the Keystone State, Pennsylvania holds a crucial place in the electoral map, and both candidates have spent significant time there to rally support.
On election eve, Trump and Harris made back-to-back appearances in southeastern Pennsylvania, underscoring the importance of the state. Trump held a rally in Reading, where he told supporters, “If we win Pennsylvania, we win the whole ball of wax. It’s over.” Meanwhile, just 30 miles away, Harris spoke in Allentown, stressing the importance of voter turnout. “We need everyone in Pennsylvania to vote. You are going to make the difference in this election,” she urged.
Harris, the current Vice President, wrapped up her campaign with a series of stops in major Pennsylvania cities, including Allentown, Scranton, Reading, and Pittsburgh. Her final rally in Philadelphia featured high-profile supporters like Lady Gaga and Oprah Winfrey, drawing a massive crowd of Pennsylvanian voters in hopes of energizing a last-minute push.
Results So Far: Trump Secures Key States
As of early Wednesday morning, Trump has taken the lead by winning several critical states. Securing Pennsylvania, along with other swing states like Georgia and North Carolina, has significantly bolstered his chances, bringing his electoral vote count to 267—just three shy of the 270 needed to win. Harris, on the other hand, has claimed 19 states so far, but trails Trump in the electoral count with 214 votes.
Trump’s victory in Pennsylvania is seen as a severe blow to Harris’s campaign, as the loss weakens the Democrats’ “blue wall” strategy, which relied on key states in the Rust Belt to maintain control. Despite the setback, Harris’s campaign has not conceded, emphasizing that ballots continue to be counted in close races across the country.
Historic Voter Turnout
This election has seen a record voter turnout, with more than 82 million Americans voting early, either by mail or through early in-person voting. As polls closed nationwide, the ballot-counting process began in earnest. Initial results are expected to come primarily from early and mail-in votes, with final tallies taking longer in states with close races. The extended counting period reflects the high stakes of this election, with a few thousand votes in key states potentially deciding the next president.
A Closely Watched Election
With 538 electoral votes up for grabs, a candidate needs 270 to secure the presidency. The outcome of this race will not only decide the White House but also has the potential to reshape Congress, as control of the Senate and House of Representatives is also at stake.
Pollsters and analysts have predicted a razor-thin margin, particularly in swing states such as Florida, Wisconsin, and Arizona, where even a small shift in votes could determine the winner. The high tension underscores just how divided the country is, with Trump and Harris each representing starkly different visions for the nation’s future.
As the nation watches, the world waits to see who will emerge as the next U.S. president and set the course for America and its global role for the next four years. The final results are expected to be announced once all votes, including those from battleground states, have been carefully counted.
