Decision 2024: Key battleground states still in play in presidential election
This combination of file photos shows Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, speaking at a campaign rally Erie, Pa., on Oct. 14, 2024, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaking a campaign rally in Uniondale, N.Y., on Sept.18, 2024. (AP Photo)
Polls are starting to close around the country and ballots are results are filtering in throughout the United States. From the presidential race to your local races, you can get the most up-to-date results by clicking this link.
Trump is projected to lead with 230 Electoral College votes, and Harris has 205 as of midnight, Wednesday morning.
According to the Associated Press, Trump is projected to win the following states:
- Florida
- Texas
- Oklahoma
- South Carolina
- Kentucky
- Ohio
- Indiana
- Tennessee
- Alabama
- Mississippi
- Louisiana
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Wyoming
- West Virginia
- Utah
- Idaho
- North Carolina
According to the Associated Press, Harris is projected to win the following states:
- New York
- California
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- Delaware
- Vermont
- Illinois
- Rhode Island
- Washington
- Colorado
- Oregon
Trump currently has 188 Electoral College votes and Harris has 99. A candidate needs at least 270 to win.
You can see the updated Electoral College map for the Presidential Election by clicking here.
For a state-by-state breakdown of the presidential election, click here.