Battle Grounds: Trump vs. Harris in Historic U.S. Election

The United States stands at the brink of a historic election, with Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris campaigning fervently. With millions having already voted, the battleground states are crucial in this tight race. The winner requires 270 electoral votes to claim victory.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 05-11-2024 10:27 IST | Created: 05-11-2024 10:09 IST
Battle Grounds: Trump vs. Harris in Historic U.S. Election
Former US President Donald Trump (Screengrab from Fox former host Tucker Carlson's tweet) Image Credit: ANI
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The United States is nearing a pivotal juncture as the presidential election sees Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris vying for the nation's top office. Both candidates made last-minute appeals across key battleground states after months of rigorous campaigning.

As the election day approaches, over 78 million Americans have already cast their votes either early or via mail. Pennsylvania, with 19 electoral votes, stands out as the most critical among the battleground states, followed closely by North Carolina and Georgia. The stakes are high as a total of 538 votes are at play, needing 270 to secure the presidency.

This election is marked as one of the most consequential in recent history with Trump passionately defending his track record while Harris champions values like unity and constitutional rights. Both parties have ramped up security in anticipation of the results, with major urban centers under tight vigilance to prevent post-election unrest.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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