Date: November 6, 2024

Byline: Washington, D.C.

As election day approaches, early projection maps are showing a notable red wave, with former President Donald Trump gaining a strong foothold across traditionally conservative states. Polling data and preliminary projections reveal that Trump holds a considerable lead across much of the Midwest and Southern United States, areas critical to his path to reclaiming the White House.

Early predictions, derived from both national and regional polls, place a significant portion of the electoral map in the red, reflecting Trump’s support among Republican and independent voters. This early trend suggests that Trump’s message is resonating in key states, particularly in regions that have long been Republican strongholds. Additionally, he’s making gains in several battleground states, setting the stage for what could be a highly competitive election night.

Political analysts caution, however, that these early projections are not conclusive. With high voter turnout expected and a significant number of mail-in ballots still to be counted, experts suggest that close races in swing states could lead to potential shifts in the final tally. Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s campaign is still hopeful, with last-minute pushes in urban and suburban areas expected to counteract some of Trump’s early gains in rural regions.

Trump’s campaign has embraced the projections, using the early red-dominant map to galvanize supporters in remaining critical voting hours. “This early map is a reflection of the enthusiasm and support we’re seeing across America for a brighter, stronger future,” a campaign spokesperson said.

For now, Trump’s team is focused on maintaining momentum, as the nation watches and waits for the final count. Whether the early map colors hold through election night remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the 2024 race is shaping up to be a historic battle for the White House.

Updates will continue as official results roll in from polling stations nationwide.

• Republicans won control of the U.S. Senate with victories in West Virginia and Ohio on Tuesday, ensuring that Donald Trump’s party will control at least one chamber of Congress next year
• Kamala Harris wins Virginia
• Harris secures victory in California
• Trump wins North Carolina, leading in other swing states too
• Trump wins Texas
• Harris wins New York
• Polymarket now gives Trump 80% chance of winning US election
• Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump currently holds 178 Electoral Votes, over Vice-President Kamala Harris’s 113 Electoral Votes; as the Race to 270 continues.