By Abiola Olawale
In a historical comeback, the former President of the United States of America (USA) and the presidential candidate of the Republican, Donald Trump, has emerged in the driving seat after the results of the ongoing presidential election started trickling in.
The Republican Party candidate has now amassed 267 electoral college votes as at this time, with Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party polling 224 electoral college votes at the time of reporting.
The Electoral College consists of a total of 538 votes, and a candidate must secure at least 270 votes to claim victory in the presidential election.
Currently, Trump is forecasted to emerge victorious in key battleground states, including North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. This sets a challenging path ahead for Harris, who now faces a significant uphill battle to close the gap in these crucial regions.
The New Diplomat reports that the US presidential election has unfolded as a fiercely contested battleground.
Before voting began, the race has been described as a tight election.
Trump leveraged powerful campaign themes centred on immigration, border security, and the pressing issue of inflation, resonating with a significant portion of the electorate who prioritize these matters.
Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris focused her campaign on championing reproductive rights for women and envisioning a future anchored in what she termed “an opportunity economy,” aiming to create pathways for economic mobility and growth.
Harris officially entered the race in July, a strategic move prompted by President Joe Biden’s rocky debate performance in June, signalling her readiness to step into the spotlight as the election season intensified.
