Wed Nov 06 02:05:46 UTC 2024: ## Trump Takes Early Lead in Tight US Presidential Race
**Washington, D.C.** – As the 2024 US presidential election concluded on November 5th, early results show a close race between incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris (D) and former President Donald Trump (R).
Preliminary counts reveal Trump in the lead with victories in ten states, including Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia, Arkansas, and Florida. He also holds the edge in eight other states, namely Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, and Oklahoma.
Harris has secured victories in eight states, including New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Illinois.
With a total of 101 electoral votes secured, Trump currently holds a commanding lead over Harris with 71 electoral votes. To win the presidency, a candidate needs to secure at least 270 electoral votes.
The race remains tight, with a significant number of votes yet to be counted. The final outcome will depend on the results from key swing states yet to be declared.
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