BREAKING: Winner Emerges in North Carolina as Trump, Harris Battle in US Election
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BREAKING: Winner Emerges in North Carolina as Trump, Harris Battle in US Election

  • Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, has secured victory in one of the swing states in the ongoing presidential election
  • Trump's victory in North Carolina shattered the hope of Kamala Harris of becoming the first Democrat to win the state since 2008
  • The ongoing presidential election has been described as historic as Kamala Harris work to become the first female president of the United States

Donald Trump has secured a crucial victory in North Carolina, capturing the state's 16 electoral votes and bringing his total count to 230. This win marks the first swing state race called by The Associated Press, with Trump leading in five other key states.

Kamala Harris trails with 187 electoral votes, and her bid to become the first Democrat to win North Carolina since 2008 has been thwarted. Trump's victory in North Carolina is significant, as it denies Harris a crucial foothold in the South.

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Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the presidential election in North Carolina, one of the swing states that determine election victory in the United States.
Donald Trump wins one swing state Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Trump wins North Carolina, a Republican stronghold

According to Forb News, the state has historically leaned Republican, with Trump carrying it in the 2020 presidential election. This win reinforces Trump's strength in the region and sets the stage for a tense showdown in the remaining battleground states.

As the election unfolds, attention turns to other pivotal states, including Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. These states will play a decisive role in determining the ultimate winner of the presidency. Trump's momentum in North Carolina could potentially boost his chances in these critical contests.

The electoral map is taking shape, with Trump and Harris locked in a fierce battle for 270 electoral votes. The outcome remains uncertain, with multiple pathways to victory for both candidates. As results continue to pour in, the nation remains gripped in anticipation of the final outcome.

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Trump sends message to American voters

Legit.ng earlier reported that former President Trump has called on American voters to stay in line regardless of the length of the queue.

The Republican candidate in the November 5 presidential election in the United States described the poll as historical.

The US usually holds its presidential election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

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Bada Yusuf (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Yusuf Amoo Bada is an accomplished writer with 7 years of experience in journalism and writing, he is also politics and current affairs editor with Legit.ng. He holds B.A in Literature from OAU, and Diploma in Mass Comm. He has obtained certificates in Google's Advance Digital Reporting, News Lab workshop. He previously worked as an Editor with OperaNews. Legit’s Best Editor of the Year for Politics and Current Affairs Desk (2023). Contact: bada.yusuf.amoo@corp.legit.ng