Preliminary US election results: Who is winning in swing states
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris (Illustrative photo: Getty Images)
Donald Trump is winning in the majority of the so-called swing states in the US presidential election. These are the preliminary results of the vote count.
According to the preliminary vote count, the Republican candidate is leading in six out of seven so-called swing states. Vice President Kamala Harris may be on track for a victory in Nevada, but the votes there have not yet been counted.
Preliminary results by states
Arizona
Trump is supported by 49.6%, while Harris has 49.6%. 50% of the votes have been counted.
Georgia
Trump is supported by 51.3%, while Harris has 48%. 88% of the votes have been counted.
Michigan
Trump is supported by 49.6%, while Harris has 48.6%. 24% of the votes have been counted.
Wisconsin
Trump is supported by 49.8%, while Harris has 48.7%. 56% of the votes have been counted.
Pennsylvania
Trump is supported by 50.9%, while Harris has 48.2%. 60% of the votes have been counted.
North Carolina
Trump is supported by 50.7%, while Harris has 48.2%. 84% of the votes have been counted.
Nevada
Polling stations have closed in Nevada, but the vote count has not yet started.
What are swing states
In most US states, the outcome of the presidential election is predictable, as certain states consistently lean toward candidates from the Democratic Party, while others favor Republicans. However, there are states where electoral preferences shift from year to year. These states are known as swing states.
Typically, the results in these states determine the overall election winner. This year, the battleground states are Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, and Arizona.
The most crucial state for the candidates is Pennsylvania, with 19 electoral votes. To win the election, candidates need 270 electoral votes. Next in importance are Michigan and Georgia, each with 16 electoral votes, followed by North Carolina with 15, Arizona with 11, Wisconsin with 10, and Nevada with 6.
According to exit polls by Edison Research, Harris won in most of the battleground states. National polls showed 48% support for Harris and 44% for Trump.
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