The U.S. election day concluded with predictable results in the Republican and Democratic strongholds, but uncertainty remains in the key states. With victories by Donald Trump in the South and Kamala Harris in the Northeast, all eyes are now on Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania — territories that could determine the direction of the presidency.
The U.S. election day wrapped up with polling stations closing across the country. While the results so far have been as expected, much remains at stake. As anticipated, Donald Trump emerged victorious in Republican strongholds like Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris claimed the win in the Northeast, securing key Democratic bastions in New England, including New Jersey and New York.
The election results in the U.S. closed as expected in Republican and Democratic strongholds, but uncertainty lingers in the crucial swing states. Trump triumphed in Georgia, reclaiming 16 Electoral College votes and bolstering his path to the 270 needed to win the presidency, with North Carolina also in his corner.
With at least 51 seats secured, Republicans regained control of the Senate, a significant shift after four years of Democratic dominance. This gives them crucial influence in Washington, particularly in confirming the next president’s cabinet and selecting judges for the Supreme Court if vacancies arise.
The battle for control of the House of Representatives continues, with key elections in dozens of districts. For Republicans, this is an opportunity to seize total control of Congress, while for Democrats, maintaining a majority in the House would be crucial to providing a check on Republican power.
All eyes are now on Pennsylvania, where preliminary results keep voters and campaigns on edge. Trump managed to secure a win in North Carolina, a state he focused on in the final days, holding rallies in four cities and concluding his campaign in Raleigh on Monday. This victory keeps him in the race for the 270 electoral votes needed to secure the presidency.
However, Trump’s path to victory depends on a series of strategic combinations. According to the Associated Press, he could reach the 270 threshold by securing Pennsylvania, or by winning Michigan and Wisconsin. He could also claim the presidency by winning Wisconsin and Arizona, or through other combinations that include Nevada. To achieve these wins, Trump needs to break through the so-called «blue wall» of northern states — Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin — which have traditionally been Democratic strongholds in the Electoral College.
As the country waits for definitive results, analysts agree that these key states will determine whether Trump can reach his goal or if Harris will maintain the support of northeastern voters and other Democratic states to take the presidency.
