Early Projections Show Trump Gaining in Battleground States, Senate Flips Republican

As results roll in from the 2024 US presidential election, Republican candidate and former president Donald Trump is projected to win North Carolina, a crucial battleground state that could play a decisive role in securing the 270 electoral votes needed to reclaim the White House. Trump's North Carolina win grants him all 16 of the state's electoral votes, edging him closer to victory. In Georgia, another swing state and focal point of this election, Decision Desk HQ projects a Trump win as well. Trump had previously carried Georgia in 2016, though President Joe Biden won it in 2020. The state's national prominence heightened after Trump's controversial call to Georgia officials in 2020, urging them to "find" enough votes to reverse Biden's win. For these actions, Trump and several of his advisers now face charges related to their 2020 election activities in the state.

Meanwhile, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., students gathered to follow the live polling updates in support of Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate and current vice president. However, some supporters appeared visibly disappointed and began leaving as early projections showed Trump leading in critical states. Harris, seeking to make history as the first female president of the United States, has seen strong support among Democratic constituencies, though her path to victory narrows if Trump continues to perform well in swing states. Harris has, however, secured wins in traditional Democratic strongholds, including California and New York, while Republicans in turn gained control of the Senate, securing 51 seats so far.

Outside Trump's event in West Palm Beach, Florida, supporters gathered as the former president prepares to address his base. At the same time, Elon Musk...