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Latest news on 2024 US presidential election, covering Trump's victory over Harris, key battleground states, campaign analysis and transition of power.
The 2024 United States presidential election resulted in former President Donald Trump defeating Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, marking Trump's return to the presidency after losing to Joe Biden in 2020. The election was shaped by unprecedented events, including incumbent President Biden's withdrawal from the race in July 2024 after securing the Democratic nomination.
The campaign featured dramatic developments, including Biden's poor performance in the June presidential debate against Trump, which led to widespread calls for his withdrawal. Following Biden's exit, the Democratic Party rapidly consolidated behind Harris, who became the first woman and person of colour to lead a major party ticket. Trump secured victory by flipping six states Biden had won in 2020, and Republicans also regained control of the Senate.
Key issues dominating the election included immigration policy, with record-high border crossings under the Biden administration, economic concerns despite moderating inflation, and foreign policy challenges such as the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. The campaign also highlighted generational divisions within the Democratic Party and debates about age and fitness for office.
The election marked several historical firsts and near-firsts: Biden became the first eligible incumbent since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 to decline seeking re-election after securing enough delegates for nomination. Harris's nomination represented groundbreaking diversity at the presidential level, while Trump's victory made him the first president since Grover Cleveland to win non-consecutive terms.
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