Donald Trump won the 2024 U.S. presidential election, defeating Kamala Harris. Trump secured 312 Electoral College votes to Harris' 226, winning key swing states including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. He also won the national popular vote with about 49.8%. This victory marks Trump becoming the first person since Grover Cleveland to be elected to a nonconsecutive second term as president.
Context: Joe Biden initially ran for re-election but withdrew in July 2024, endorsing Harris, who became the Democratic nominee. Trump, the Republican nominee, ran on an "America First" platform and retained significant support, especially among working-class voters. The election outcome was influenced by factors such as inflation, anti-incumbent sentiment, and Biden administration's unpopularity.
Predictions before the election were mixed, with some experts and statistical models giving Trump a roughly 50-52% chance of winning, while others pointed to a close and uncertain race.
Overall, Trump prevailed decisively in both the Electoral College and the popular vote in 2024.
