Breaking news and analysis on the historic U.S. presidential elections between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
On November 5, 2024, the United States is holding historic presidential elections featuring Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, the current Vice President, and Republican candidate Donald Trump, who previously served as President from 2016 to 2020. Current polling indicates that the results will be highly competitive, with outcomes largely hinging on key swing states such as Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Nevada.
The candidate who secures 270 electoral votes will be declared the winner. The President of the United States is indirectly elected by the citizens through an “Electoral College,” which was established in 1787 by the framers of the Constitution (Article II, Section 1). When citizens vote in presidential elections, they are actually selecting electors who support their preferred candidate. The Electoral College comprises a total of 538 electors, requiring a minimum of 270 electoral votes for a candidate to win the presidency.
Stay tuned for live updates on the most significant developments of this historic election. Our electoral map provides real-time results as electoral votes are counted state by state.
In the context of this election, it’s encouraging to see such high engagement and participation from voters. No matter the outcome, this election represents a pivotal moment in American democracy, demonstrating the strength of the electoral process and the importance of civic involvement in shaping the nation’s future.