Former President Donald Trump was elected to another term on Wednesday, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris.
According to USA TODAY, Trump’s victory is considered one of the most remarkable comebacks in political history, regaining the White House just four years after voters rejected his first bid for a second term.
But how many of the votes and electoral votes did Trump win? Let’s see.
Who won the popular vote in 2024?
As of 9:05 a.m. ET on November 6, Trump had 71,271,787 popular votes and Harris had 66,341,752. Trump currently leads Harris by about 4.9 million votes.
Who won the Electoral College?
Trump defeated Harris by capturing at least 270 of the electoral votes needed to win the presidency. However, his numbers could rise as more votes are counted.
What is the Electoral College?
The Electoral College is how American voters indirectly choose the next president and vice president through each state’s electors, according to USA Today. According to the National Archives, there are 538 votes up for grabs between all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
To win, a candidate must receive at least 270 electoral votes, which constitutes the majority of the Electoral College.
Which states did Donald Trump win?
These are the states that Trump won. An asterisk has been placed by states where Trump is leading, but the race has not yet been officially called.
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Alabama
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Alaska*
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Arizona*
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Arkansas
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Florida
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Georgia
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Idaho
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Michigan*
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada*
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Pennsylvania
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
Which states did Kamala Harris win?
Here are the states Harris won. An asterisk has been placed by the states where Harris is leading, but the race has not yet been officially called.
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Hawaii
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Illinois
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Maine*
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Minnesota
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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Oregon
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Rhode Island
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Who won the popular vote in 2024? Election results Trump vs. Harris
