Donald Trump Elected 47th U.S. President, Republicans Take Senate Majority

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th President of the United States, securing 277 electoral votes in a decisive win over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, who received 216 votes. The victory also brings Republican majorities to both the Senate and the House of Representatives, further consolidating GOP control.

Over 80 million Americans participated in early voting, reflecting high voter turnout across the nation. Trump’s support in battleground states such as Indiana, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Alabama, South Carolina, Mississippi, Arkansas, and West Virginia was instrumental in his victory.

Kamala Harris claimed key wins in traditional Democratic states, capturing 54 electoral votes in California and securing victories in New Mexico (5), Oregon (8), Colorado (10), Maine (1), Hawaii (4), Washington (12), and the District of Columbia (3). Hawaii marked its 10th consecutive Democratic win. Harris also led in Illinois, New Jersey, Maryland, and Vermont, where she received 3,077 votes to Trump’s 2,561.

With this win, Trump returns to the White House, marking a strong Republican presence in U.S. governance as the country prepares for his administration’s policies and agenda in 2025.