US Election Results 2024 Live: Kamala Harris To Concede Defeat To Trump In Speech
US Presidential Election Results LIVE Updates: Republican candidate Donald Trump secured 277 electoral votes, crossing the majority mark to become the 47th President of the United States of America.
Saudi Arabia's King Salman and his son, de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory on Wednesday, AFP reported.
King Salman hailed "close relations between the two friendly countries and peoples, which everyone seeks to strengthen and develop in all fields", the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said.
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump for his victory in the US presidential election, hoping India-US relations will further strengthen under his leadership.
Congratulating Trump on his victory in the election, VHP international president Alok Kumar said the US leader had talked about the security of Hindu society and assured that under his leadership, there will be no attacks on Hindus anywhere.
"We congratulate and extend him our best wishes for his historic victory," he said in a statement. "We hope that under his leadership, Indo-US relations will further strengthen with our shared heritage and values of democracy, dignity of the individuals, and rule of law," Kumar said, ading "Both nations will go ahead for global peace and prosperity".
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Former Republican presidential candidate and South Carolina governor Nikki Haley congratulated Donald Trump for his projected win. Haley served as UN ambassador under Trump during his first term.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his second election victory.
According to the prime minister’s office, Netanyahu was among the first to call Trump. A statement from the prime minister’s office read that the "conversation was warm and cordial". It said "the two agreed to work together for Israel’s security" and "discussed the Iranian threat", CNN reported.
Earlier, Netanyahu posted on X that Trump’s win was “historic” and “offers a new beginning for America.”
Amazon founder and chairman Jeff Bezos congratulated Donald Trump for "extraordinary political comeback and decisive victory".
“Big congratulations to our 45th and now 47th President on an extraordinary political comeback and decisive victory. No nation has bigger opportunities,” Bezos posted on X. “Wishing (Donald Trump) all success in leading and uniting the America we all love.”
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver a speech conceding defeat in the presidential election to Donald Trump at 6 p.m. (2300 GMT) on Wednesday, two sources told news agency Reuters.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver a speech conceding defeat in the presidential election to Donald Trump at 6 p.m. (2300 GMT) on Wednesday, two sources told news agency Reuters.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs congratulated Donald Trump on his projected win in a statement released on Wednesday. "We respect the American people’s choice and offer our congratulations to Mr. Trump for his election".
However, China's President Xi Jinping has yet to publicly comment on the election results.
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Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani congratualted Donald Trump on winning the US elections, praising him for his "relentless determination and unshakeable grit".
"If there is one person on Earth who stands as the embodiment of unbreakable tenacity, unshakeable grit, relentless determination and the courage to stay true to his beliefs, it is Donald Trump. Fascinating to see America’s democracy empower its people and uphold the nation's founding principles. Congratulations to the 47th POTUS-elect,' he wrote in a post on X.
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated Keir Starmer on winning the US presidential elections.
"Congratulations President-elect Donald Trump on your historic election victory. I look forward to working with you in the years ahead," Starmer tweeted.
Vice President Kamala Harris will win New Hampshire, CNN projects.
There are four electoral votes at stake in New Hampshire. It takes at least 270 electoral votes to win the 2024 presidential election.
Former President Donald Trump will win the key battleground state of Wisconsin, CNN projects. There are 10 electoral votes at stake in Wisconsin. It takes at least 270 electoral votes to win the 2024 presidential election.
The Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, called Donald Trump a “genuine friend of the United Kingdom" and called for the British prime minister to “roll out the red carpet” for him. Farage has also spoken at the former president’s rallies in the past.
"Donald Trump is a genuine friend of the United Kingdom. Keir Starmer must roll out the red carpet for the 47th President of the USA. This is a huge opportunity to be grasped," he tweeted, posting a picture with Trump.
Portugal’s prime minister Luís Montenegro shared a congratulatory post on X for Donald Trump. Montenegro said he looked "forward to working closely" with Trump "within the spirit of the longstanding and solid relationship between Portugal and the United States, bilaterally and at Nato and multilateral level".
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol congratulated Donald Trump after he claimed victory in US elections.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated former President Donald Trump on Wednesday, stating that he appreciates his commitment to "peace through strength".
The former president Donald Trump addressed his supporters in Florida in the early hours of Wednesday morning, thanking Americans for their support.
"We have a country that needs help and it needs help very badly. We’re going to fix our borders and we’re going to fix everything about our country," Trump said, promising the people that "every single day I will be fighting for you" and that he would usher in the "golden age of America."
The presidential race is still on as votes are still being counted in several states, CNN reported.
Vice President Kamala Harris will win New Jersey, CNN projects. There are 14 electoral votes at stake in New Jersey. It takes at least 270 electoral votes to win the 2024 presidential election.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Donald Trump after he claimed victory in the US elections. "Congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump on his historic victory for a second term! I look forward to working closely with the incoming Administration to further strengthen and broaden the Pakistan-U.S. partnership," Sharif wrote on X.
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday, following Trump claimed victory in the US presidential election. Harris pledged to deepen the "historic and unbreakable bonds" between Ireland and the United States. "Congratulations to US President-elect @realDonaldTrump on your victory. The people of the United States have spoken and Ireland will work to deepen and strengthen the historic and unbreakable bonds between our people and our nations in the years ahead,"he tweeted.
Republican Donald Trump, set to become the 47th President of the US, delivered his victory speech in West Palm Beach in Florida where he talked about his future plans for the country and also thanked all the people who campaigned for him. Trump gave a special shoutout to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, saying he is an important person in the US and his campaign helped him a lot.
"A star is born," Trump said while referring to Musk, who has been posting a series of tweets in Trump's support. "Elon Musk saved a lot of lives. He's a special guy, super genius. We've to protect our geniuses, we don't have many of them," he said as the crowd shouted 'Elon'. READ MORE
World leaders are reacting to the triumph of Donald Trump over Kamala Harris in the 2024 US presidential election. As the news of Trump securing the majority was confirmed, wishes started pouring in for the business mogul. Trump secured his second term in the White House by crossing the 270-electoral vote mark, according to Fox News projections.
Congratulating Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called his return to the White House as "history’s greatest comeback". READ MORE
Former President Donald Trump won Pennsylvania on Wednesday, defeating Democrat Kamala Harris in the critical battleground state. Trump won Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral votes four years after Democrat Joe Biden carried the state.
Republican Donald Trump addressed his supporters at Palm Beach County Convention Center after crossing the majority mark of 270 electoral votes. Amid a loud applause from the crowd, Trump said he would "fix the country and the borders". Trump is set to become the next President of the United States after defeating Kamala Harris. READ MORE
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump crossed the majority mark of 270 electoral votes and is set to become the next President of the United States, as per a Fox News report. Trump secured 277 electoral votes, defeating Democrat Kamala Harris, who won 226 electoral votes.
Harris's campaign has long asserted that her surest way to 270 electoral votes was through Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, states Trump won in 2016 and Biden captured narrowly in 2020. READ MORE
After securing the majority in the US Presidential election, Republican Donald Trump addressed his supporters in Florida. Trump is set to become the 47th President of the United States of America.
As per a Fox News report, Republican Donald Trump won the US presidential race by securing 277 electoral votes, defeating Democrat Kamala Harris, who secured 226 electoral votes. To win the presidency, a candidate has to secure 270 electoral votes — a majority of the 538 possible votes.
Kamala Harris can still make it to the White House if she manages to win the Northern swing states. Harris’ campaign has long asserted that her surest way to 270 electoral votes was through Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, states Trump won in 2016 and Biden captured narrowly in 2020.
As per a report by the Associated Press, Harris cannot lose Pennsylvania and reach 270 electoral votes. However, even if she loses Michigan, she can make it up by winning Arizona and Nevada. She can lose Wisconsin and make up for it with Arizona. But the map has surely shrunk for Harris, who cannot lose more than one in the three-state northern arc.
Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly not planning to address the public on Wednesday night, a person familiar with the White House told AP on the condition of anonymity to discuss the matter.
Republican Donald Trump won the electoral vote tied to Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District on Wednesday. The district has long favoured Republican candidates. It has not backed a Democrat for president since before 1992 when the state began splitting its Electoral College votes based on the popular votes in individual congressional districts, as per the AP report.
Vice President Kamala Harris won New Hampshire on Wednesday, continuing the state’s two-decade-long streak of awarding its four electoral votes to Democrats, according to AP.
As per a Fox News report, Republican Donald Trump is leading the US presidential race by securing 248 electoral votes, with Democrat Kamala Harris in second position with 216 electoral votes. To win the presidency, a candidate must secure 270 electoral votes — a majority of the 538 possible votes.
Former President Donald Trump won the swing state of Georgia on Wednesday, returning its 16 electoral votes to the Republican column. Joe Biden narrowly carried Georgia in 2020, but Republicans have won every other Georgia presidential vote since 1996.
As per a Fox News report, Republican Donald Trump is leading the US presidential race by securing 230 electoral votes, with Democrat Kamala Harris in second position with 193 electoral votes. To win the presidency, a candidate must secure 270 electoral votes — a majority of the 538 possible votes.
Democrat Kamala Harris won the electoral vote tied to Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District on Wednesday. Nebraska and Maine are the only two states that split their Electoral College votes based on the popular votes in individual congressional districts.
Vice President Kamala Harris won Hawaii and the state’s four electoral votes on Wednesday. It’s the 10th straight presidential election in which Hawaii has selected the Democratic Party candidate.
Vice President Kamala Harris won Virginia on Tuesday, adding 13 electoral votes to her tally. She also secured New Mexico, adding five electoral votes to Democrats’ tally.
As per an Associated Press report, Republican Donald Trump is leading the US presidential race by securing 230 electoral votes, with Democrat Kamala Harris in second position with 193 electoral votes. To win the presidency, a candidate must secure 270 electoral votes — a majority of the 538 possible votes.
Former President Donald Trump won the battleground state of North Carolina on Tuesday. Trump receives the state’s 16 electoral votes after defeating Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. He also won Idaho for the third consecutive election on Tuesday, adding four electoral votes to his tally.
Vice President Kamala Harris won Washington’s 12 electoral votes on Tuesday. She also won Oregon on Tuesday, adding eight electoral votes to her tally. But, her biggest victory came in California, giving her the largest prize in the presidential election - 54 electoral votes.
Voters in Maine’s 1st Congressional District, which is comprised of wealthy coastal communities, delivered an electoral vote to Democrat Kamala Harris on Tuesday. Maine is one of two states that divide electoral votes with two votes going to the statewide winner and one apiece to the winner of each congressional district.
Former President Donald Trump won Kansas and its six electoral votes on Tuesday. He also secured won Iowa, claiming the state’s six electoral votes.
As per the Associated Press, Donald Trump has won Utah, Montana Missouri. With this, he added six electoral votes from Utah, four from Montana and 10 from Missouri to his tally.
As per an Associated Press report, Republican Donald Trump is leading the US presidential race by securing 204 electoral votes, with Democrat Kamala Harris in second position with 112 electoral votes. To win the presidency, a candidate must secure 270 electoral votes — a majority of the 538 possible votes.
Vice President Kamala Harris won the District of Columbia and Colorado on Tuesday, securing the capital’s three electoral votes along with 10 electoral votes in Colorado. Harris’ win in D.C. is no surprise – the District is a longtime Democratic stronghold, while Colorado, which was once a purple state, has been shifting towards blue in the past two decades.
Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway on Tuesday joined a list of star-studded celebrities who voted for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. Hathaway shared an image of herself with a ballot sticker on Instagram, and wrote: “I voted like half the country’s lives depended on it, I voted for Kamala Harris.”
Former President Donald Trump has secured deep-red Wyoming, Ohio and Texas. With this, the Republican added 60 electoral votes to his tally, with 3 from Wyoming, 17 from Ohio and 40 in Texas.
Associated Press called that Donald Trump secured Louisiana on Tuesday for the third consecutive presidential election, increasing his electoral vote tally by eight. In Louisiana, the Republican nominee for president has won every election since 1996.
Former President Donald Trump secured North Dakota’s three electoral votes on Tuesday. The last Democratic presidential candidate to win the state was President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964.
Democrat Kamala Harris won New York’s presidential contest on Tuesday, securing the state’s 28 electoral votes. New York has now voted for the Democrat in every presidential contest since giving Ronald Reagan the nod in his landslide 1984 election.
Electors are allocated based on how many representatives a state has in the House of Representatives, plus its two senators. The District of Columbia gets three, despite the fact that the home to Congress has no vote in Congress. As per a report by the Associated Press, it varies by state, but often the electors are picked by state parties. Members of Congress cannot serve as electors.
The Electoral College is a 538-member body that elects a president. Each state’s electors vote for the candidate who won the popular vote in that state. The runner-up gets nothing — except in Nebraska and Maine where elector votes are awarded based on congressional district and statewide results.
To win the presidency, a candidate must secure 270 electoral votes — a majority of the 538 possible votes.
Former President Donald Trump won Texas for the third consecutive election on Tuesday, adding 40 electoral votes to his tally. The Republican nominee for president has won Texas for nearly 50 years since Democrat Jimmy Carter carried the state in 1976.
As per an Associated Press report, Republican Donald Trump is leading the US presidential race by securing 177 electoral votes, with Democrat Kamala Harris in second position with 99 electoral votes. To win the presidency, a candidate must secure 270 electoral votes — a majority of the 538 possible votes.
Trump on Tuesday secured Florida for the third consecutive election, earning the state’s 30 electoral votes. Once a crucial battleground state, Florida has been drifting toward the Republican Party in recent years.
Kamala Harris secured Connecticut on Tuesday, extending the state’s long trend of supporting Democratic presidential candidates and adding seven electoral votes to her tally. This year marked the ninth consecutive presidential election in which Connecticut voters favoured the Democratic candidate.
Republican Donald Trump secured South Carolina on Tuesday, earning its nine electoral votes for the third straight election. South Carolina has not voted for the Democratic nominee for president since 1976 when Democrat Jimmy Carter -- the governor of the neighbouring state of Georgia -- defeated Republican President Gerald Ford throughout the South, as per the Associated Press report.
Democrat Kamala Harris secured Maryland and its 10 electoral votes on Tuesday. Maryland is a heavily Democratic state that is home to many federal workers next to the nation’s capital.
Former US President Donald Trump secured Tennessee on Tuesday, keeping the firmly Republican state and its 11 electoral votes in his victory column. The state’s two Republican U.S. senators, Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty, both won their first elections behind endorsements from Trump, AP reported.
Kamala Harris won Massachusetts on Tuesday, continuing a decadeslong streak of victories for Democratic presidential candidates in the Bay State. The last time Massachusetts backed a Republican candidate was in 1984 when voters cast their ballots for Ronald Reagan, as per an AP report.
Vice President Kamala Harris secured Rhode Island for Democrats on Tuesday, giving her four electoral votes and continuing the Democrats’ dominance in the state. The last time a Republican presidential candidate won Rhode Island was in 1984 when former President Ronald Reagan defeated former Vice President Walter Mondale, as per an AP report.
Republican Donald Trump won Oklahoma and its seven electoral votes on Tuesday. A Democrat has not won the presidential race in Oklahoma since 1964, and Trump was heavily favoured to win, as per an AP report.
Former President Donald Trump secured Alabama for the third consecutive election on Tuesday, adding nine electoral votes to the Republican’s tally. Democrats have not won Alabama since 1976, when Jimmy Carter carried the state, as per an AP report.
Republican Donald Trump won Mississippi on Tuesday, claiming the state’s six electoral votes. The last Democratic presidential nominee to win Mississippi was Jimmy Carter in 1976.
Vice President Kamala Harris secured New Jersey’s 14 electoral votes on Tuesday. New Jersey has gone with the Democratic candidate for president in every election since 1988.
Former US President Donald Trump won Arkansas’ six electoral votes on Tuesday, securing the heavily Republican state for the third presidential election in a row. Democrats have not won a presidential election in Arkansas since 1996, when native son Bill Clinton won reelection, as per an Associated Press report.
Democrat candidate Kamala Harris won Delaware’s presidential contest on Tuesday, easily defeating Republican Donald Trump. As per the AP report, Harris’ victory in solid-blue Delaware was a foregone conclusion, given the stranglehold Democrats have held on the state’s three electoral votes for decades.
As per the Associated Press report, Vice President Kamala Harris won Illinois on Tuesday, claiming the state’s 19 electoral votes for Democrats. The reliably blue state, the home of former President Barack Obama, has supported Democratic presidential candidates since 1992.
Background
US Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Former US President Donald Trump on Wednesday secured his second term in the White House by crossing the 270-electoral vote mark. Trump has won 277 votes, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race, according to Fox News.
While the counting of votes in several states is still on, Fox News projections said Trump has secured 277 electoral votes and is on the way to winning 35 more votes, taking his tally to 312. Meanwhile, his Democrat rival Harris managed to secure just 226 electoral votes. To win the presidency, a candidate has to secure 270 electoral votes — a majority of the 538 possible votes.
In his first speech after crossing the majority mark, Trump promised that he would “not rest until we have delivered the strong safe and prosperous America.”
“Every single day,” Trump said, “I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body.”
In the US, the Electoral College, a 538-member body, elects a president. Each state’s electors vote for the candidate who won the popular vote in that state. The runner-up gets nothing — except in Nebraska and Maine where elector votes are awarded based on congressional district and statewide results.
Election Day unfolded relatively smoothly in the United States, except for the reports of scattered delays and disruptions. After an election season marked by concerns over disinformation, foreign influence and threats, a few hoax calls tried to disrupt the process for a short time, but voting resumed without much delay.
This US presidential election was crucial for Americans as its outcomes are likely to shape both the nation's future and global geopolitics over the next four years. Earlier, exit polls indicated it would be a neck-and-neck battle between Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump. The race remained stubbornly deadlocked for weeks with some of the election forecasters giving 60-year Harris an edge over former President Trump, 78, in some of the key battleground states like Pennsylvania.
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