Wed Nov 06 14:29:09 UTC 2024: ## Trump Wins Pennsylvania, Securing Second Term in 2024 Election
**HARRISBURG, PA** – In a closely watched election, former President Donald Trump has secured victory in Pennsylvania, winning the state’s 19 electoral votes and ultimately clinching the presidency for a second term. The Associated Press called the race for Trump at 2:24 a.m. on Wednesday morning, with the president-elect reaching the required 270 electoral votes shortly after.
The race was a hard-fought battle with both candidates campaigning extensively in the Keystone State. Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, led the ticket after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race in July following a disappointing debate performance against Trump. A Harris victory would have marked a historic moment, making her the first Black and Asian-American woman president.
Pennsylvania played a pivotal role in the election, as neither candidate could secure victory without it. The state, known as part of the “blue wall” that Barack Obama carried twice, was a key battleground in 2016 when Trump narrowly defeated Hillary Clinton by under 45,000 votes. Biden won the state in 2020 by a margin of about 80,000 votes.
Trump, who had a head start in the campaign, faced significant challenges throughout the year, including two assassination attempts. Despite these incidents, he remained resilient, with a photo of him bloodied after an attack becoming a powerful symbol of the campaign.
Preliminary results from the Pennsylvania Department of State show Trump garnering 3,388,383 votes (51%), while Harris received 3,203,028 votes (48%).
With the victory in Pennsylvania, Trump has solidified his second term, ending a dramatic and closely watched election season.
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