- Donald Trump scored early wins in key states, including Texas and Florida, gaining a lead over Kamala Harris
- Harris maintained support in Democratic strongholds like New York and Maryland, and the results continued to show.
- Battleground states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina remain important as both candidates vie for victory
- Economic stability, democracy and issues such as reproductive freedom have driven voters' priorities in this highly divisive election.
As the 2024 US presidential election votes approach, former president Donald Trump has jumped out to an early lead, picking up key battleground states in a close race against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Trump's success in key states has put him ahead in the polls, although Harris is still in contention, with estimates showing him winning Washington and Oregon.
Each candidate's path to the required 270 votes remains difficult and uncertain, especially as votes in key states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin are still being counted.
According to CNN's estimates, Trump has already won in Ohio and North Carolina, and made significant gains in the Electoral College.
Despite the challenges, the Harris campaign team remains optimistic, especially in the key “Blue Wall” states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, which Democrats hope will rebound.
What factors were important in the American campaigns?
Trump's campaign focused heavily on economic issues, appealing to voters concerned with inflation and energy policies.
Harris emphasized the protection of democratic institutions, social justice issues, and reproductive freedom in good circumstances.
Trump's victory in Florida, a key swing state, provides a strategic boost to his campaign.
Throughout the day, both candidates exuded confidence, urging Americans to remain calm and respect the election results.
Trump addressed his supporters in a final push, rebuking concerns about election interference and stressing his confidence in his leadership in key states.
Harris, voting in his home state of California, thanked his supporters and urged them to be patient while the votes are counted.
This election season has been marked by a large turnout, with both candidates mobilizing their bases amid divisive debates on the economy, health and foreign policy.
Analysts say that voter sentiment has been affected by recent economic challenges, including inflation and job stability, making these key issues in the election.
Additionally, Harris has drawn attention to the importance of protecting democracy, positioning himself as a defender of civil liberties.
Who do Kenyans want in the White House?
As previously reported, TUKO.co.ke's online poll showed that 69.3% of respondents from Kenya they would like to see Trump win the White House race, while 30.7% think Harris will win.
Kenya and the continent of Africa emphasize their claims on the election, the results of which tend to affect the development of countries in the third world.
Many Africans have taken sides; some prefer Harris to Trump due to his policies considered to be light in important areas that affect the continent and others in the southern part of the world.
Trump campaigned under the banner of “Make America Great Again”; he maintains that the immigrants in the country deprived the citizens of opportunities.
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