Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election marks a significant milestone, as projections from Fox News and Decision Desk HQ indicate his win in Pennsylvania, effectively closing off any remaining paths to victory for Vice President Kamala Harris. This achievement is not just about securing the Electoral College; it also positions Trump to accomplish something no Republican has achieved in two decades—winning the popular vote.
The last time a Republican won the popular vote was when President George W. Bush secured re-election in 2004, surpassing Democratic challenger John Kerry by approximately three million votes while also capturing 286 Electoral College votes. In contrast, subsequent elections saw Democrats consistently winning the popular vote, even when Trump clinched the Electoral College against Hillary Clinton in 2016.
As of 3:10 a.m., ET on Nov. 6, Trump held a significant lead over Harris by approximately 5,166,260 million votes. CNN is updating the popular vote tally by the minute.
