With a critical victory in Wisconsin, Trump secures the path to the White House, achieving the electoral majority required for presidential victory.
The 2024 presidential race reached a climactic conclusion with Republican candidate Donald Trump clinching a victory in Wisconsin, a key battleground state. This win allowed Trump to surpass the 270 electoral votes needed to secure his place as the next president of the United States. With Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes added to his tally, Trump has now reached a total of 276, while some outlets project his count at 277.
Wisconsin: The Final Swing State Decider
Wisconsin’s results turned out to be pivotal in the election’s final stretch. According to NBC News, Trump claimed 49.7% of the Wisconsin vote, narrowly edging out Kamala Harris, who received 48.7%, with nearly all ballots counted. This slim margin in Wisconsin added the crucial electoral votes needed to tip the scales in Trump’s favor, officially putting him over the electoral vote threshold.
Both candidates focused substantial resources on Wisconsin
