Attendees at Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’s election night rally at Howard University reacted to early US presidential election results on November 5, 2024. Donald Trump was leading in Georgia with 16 electoral college votes, while Kamala Harris was ahead in Michigan with 15 votes and Pennsylvania with 19 votes, two key swing states.
The last leg of the election campaign focused on winning support in “purple” or “battleground” states such as Pennsylvania, Nevada, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, and Wisconsin, which could determine the final outcome. Poll predictions for these states were showing a statistical tie between Trump and Harris, making the result unpredictable.
Factors like voter turnout among women and minority groups, as well as the large number of undecided voters, could influence the outcome in these swing states. Women make up the majority of early voters in several states, highlighting the gender gap in voter participation.
Both Trump and Harris spent heavily on campaign efforts in these states, bombarding voters with messages through various mediums like text messages, campaign visits, and social media ads. With the race tightening in key swing states, the final result of the US presidential election remained uncertain.
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