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Trump on course to win after securing three swing states in US election

The Republican candidate has won in Georgia and is projected to win the key state of Pennsylvania

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In a nail-biting race, Donald Trump needs just three more electoral votes to beat opponent Kamala Harris to the White House, with most media polls calling victory for him in key swing states.

While the vote count continues, this is what has been happening since the polls opened on Tuesday morning:

Wins and losses:

  • Trump has won the swing states of Pennsylvania and Georgia – which account for 19 and 16 electoral votes, respectively – AP has reported. Trump flipped both states after losing them by marginal votes in the 2020 Presidential election.

  • Trump is leading Harris as ballots continue to be counted. After winning Pennsylvania, he has 267 of 270 delegates needed, according to AP, while his opponent is at 244 electoral votes.

  • Republicans have won the Senate, with 51 seats secured as of the latest vote counts. There are still votes in the count for other seats but it will not change the majority.

  • Democrats currently hold a 51-49 majority in the Senate.

  • Votes for the House are still being counted, with Democrats currently at 173 seats and Republicans at 192.

Where are the candidates?

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