Trump secures the presidency with 312 electoral votes
The Electoral College confirmed the election of Donald Trump as President of the USA, granting him 312 electoral votes. Kamala Harris received 226 votes.
On Tuesday, the Electoral College officially elected Donald Trump as President of the United States. According to the results from individual states, Trump received 312 electoral votes, while Kamala Harris, representing the Democratic Party, garnered 226 votes.
The electors, chosen during the November elections, gathered in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia to formally certify the election of the new president. This process proceeded in accordance with the voting results in each individual state.
The last voting took place in Hawaii, where four electors cast their votes for Kamala Harris. The voting concluded on Tuesday at 7 PM Eastern Time.
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According to the official results, Donald Trump secured 312 electoral votes, and Kamala Harris obtained 226. After months of fierce competition in key states, Trump decisively won in each of them.
Despite the defeat, Harris expressed pride in the conduct of her campaign. "I am so proud of the race we ran and the way we ran it," she emphasized. She also appealed for acceptance of the election results. "Now, I know folks are feeling and experiencing a range of emotions right now. I get it, but we must accept the results of this election," she stated.
As the campaign concludes, speculation is already arising about potential Democratic candidates for the 2028 elections. Among the names mentioned by party insiders are Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.
