As votes begin to pour in across the nation, preliminary results show former President Donald Trump leading with 58.3% of the vote (201,115 votes) compared to Vice President Kamala Harris, who has garnered 40.4% (139,257 votes). This early data comes as voters across the United States await results that could determine the direction of the nation for the next four years.
The Associated Press has not yet called the race, as the majority of states are still in the process of counting ballots. Kentucky and Indiana are the only states reporting initial results, with Trump currently holding a lead in these states. However, many battleground states, which will play a critical role in the final outcome, are still awaiting significant vote counts.
With a threshold of 270 electoral votes required to secure the presidency, both campaigns are closely monitoring developments as results begin to solidify. Stay tuned as we bring you live updates on the latest counts and projections in key states across the country.
Key Points:
- Trump: 58.3% (201,115 votes)
- Harris: 40.4% (139,257 votes)
- Electoral Votes to Win: 270
- States Reporting: Kentucky and Indiana with initial leads for Trump.
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