New Delhi, November 10, 2024 – Donald Trump has secured a sweeping victory in the 2024 US presidential election, winning the crucial battleground state of Arizona and completing a clean sweep of all seven swing states. With Arizona’s 11 electoral votes now in his column, Trump’s total electoral count reaches 312, far surpassing the 270 votes required to win the presidency, while Vice President Kamala Harris has 226.
This victory in Arizona, the final state to report results, marks a major political shift. In 2020, the state had swung narrowly to Joe Biden, giving the Democrats their first win there since Bill Clinton’s re-election in 1996. However, Trump’s performance this year flipped Arizona back to the Republican side, a significant achievement in his bid for a second term.
Trump’s campaign focused heavily on issues like border security, immigration, and crime, which resonated strongly with voters in Arizona amid a surge in migrant crossings during 2023. The state, which has experienced demographic shifts and now boasts the fourth-largest Hispanic voter population in the US, saw Trump make significant inroads among Latino voters, a group that was crucial in tipping the state in his favor.
Throughout his campaign, Trump emphasized his hardline stance on immigration, promising mass deportations and a substantial increase in border patrol agents. He also attacked the Biden administration over rising inflation and what he described as the chaos surrounding the US-Mexico border. His promises to reallocate military funds for stronger border enforcement helped solidify his support in the state.
Trump’s victory in Arizona caps a stunning performance across multiple battleground states that were crucial in securing his electoral win. Along with Arizona, Trump flipped six other states that had backed Biden in 2020, including Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. He also triumphed in North Carolina, a state that was fiercely contested by Harris but which Trump managed to hold on to.
Earlier in the week, Nevada was called for Trump after it became clear that his 46,000-vote lead in the state was insurmountable, even with remaining ballots in heavily Democratic areas. With this win, Trump added another state to his tally, bringing his total to 312 electoral votes.
Trump not only secured the Electoral College victory but also won the popular vote, a first in his three bids for the White House. His decisive win across these pivotal states signaled strong voter dissatisfaction with the current administration, particularly on issues like immigration, crime, and the economy.
As the dust settles from this closely watched contest, Trump is set to take office for a second term on January 20, 2025, marking a dramatic comeback for the former president. His re-election campaign, centered around promises of economic recovery, enhanced border security, and law-and-order policies, clearly struck a chord with voters in key swing states, propelling him back to the Oval Office.
With Trump’s victory in Arizona, the focus will now shift to his agenda for the next four years. While the country remains deeply divided, Trump’s resounding win in battleground states demonstrates his ability to rally key voting blocs. As he prepares for his second inauguration in January, many will be watching closely to see how he plans to fulfill his campaign promises and tackle the pressing challenges facing the United States.
