In the early hours of Wednesday morning, November 6, Donald J. Trump announced his victory in the 2024 presidential election. Flanked by family and supporters, Trump declared his victory on a star-spangled stage in West Palm Beach, Florida. Even with certain states still counting votes by the time he reached the necessary 270 electoral votes, Trump won the election by a landslide. 

Set by federal law in 1845, election day has always been held on the first Tuesday of November every 4 years. Early voting begins as soon as 10 days before the actual race. By November 4th, 76 million early votes had been cast according to NBC News. Polls opened the following day for in-person voting. In total, about 156 million Americans cast their vote, approximately 46.7% of the American population. Here is a timeline of the results of the 2024 Presidential Election. 

6:05 p.m.  

The race began with strong showings for the Republican nominee, as Trump secured electoral victories in Indiana and Kentucky. His Democratic running opponent, Kamala Harris won Vermont. By 6:06 p.m., Trump led with 19 electoral votes, compared to Harris’ 3.

6:30 p.m.   

Trump’s lead expanded as he won West Virginia, adding 4 electoral votes to his side of the race. The tally stood at 23 for Trump, 3 for Harris.

7:00 p.m. 

Trump built on his victories by securing Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Tennessee, while Harris won Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Trump surged to 56 electoral votes, with Harris trailing at 35.

7:01 p.m.  

Trump’s preeminence continued with Southern wins in Florida and South Carolina, pushing his total to 95 electoral votes. Harris remained at 35.

7:30 p.m.  

Trump won further by receiving Arkansas. Meanwhile, Harris gained New Jersey, bringing her electoral total to 49, still far behind Trump’s 101.

7:34 p.m.  

Harris won Delaware, Trump’s lead standing at 101 to 52.

8:00 p.m.  

Trump secured eight electoral votes in Louisiana, two electoral votes in Nebraska, and North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Harris trailed behind, winning New York, but Trump’s advantage grew to 120 electoral votes to Harris’ 99.

8:12 p.m.  

Trump’s significant win in Texas and other states surged his tally to 177 electoral votes. Harris remained at 99.

8:49 p.m.  

As the evening wore on, Trump continued by winning Missouri, Montana, and Utah. By 9 p.m., his total stood at 198 electoral votes, while Harris remained at 99.

9:08 p.m.  

Harris scored Colorado, adding to her tally and bringing her to 109 electoral votes. However, Trump still held at 198.

10:00 p.m. 

Trump’s dominance in key swing states continued with winning Idaho. Harris increased her electoral votes by winning California and Washington, bringing her total to 179, but Trump remained in a strong position at 214.

10:33 p.m.  

Harris won New Mexico and Virginia, narrowing the difference, but Trump’s count reached 230. Harris reached 205.

11:08 p.m.  

Harris captured one electoral vote in Nebraska, bringing her to 210, but Trump maintained his advantage with 230 electoral votes.

11:58 p.m.  

Trump grasped Georgia, a key battleground state worth 16 electoral votes. The race now stood at 246 for Trump and 210 for Harris.

Nov. 6, 12:01 a.m.  

Trump won in Nebraska, raising his total to 247. Meanwhile, Harris took New Hampshire, bringing her to 214 electoral votes.

1:24 a.m.  

Trump secured Pennsylvania, a pivotal swing state, propelling him to 267 electoral votes. To many Americans, this win or loss would determine his victory in the election. Harris was still at 214. 

4:34 a.m.  

With winning Wisconsin, Trump reached 277 electoral votes, surpassing the 270 needed to win the presidency. Although Harris won Minnesota, Trump had already secured the victory.

11:54 a.m.  

By midday, Trump scored Michigan, adding to his victory total. His tally now stood at 292 electoral votes, while Harris remained at 224.

Nov. 8, 10:15 p.m.  

Trump added Nevada and Arizona to his win column, bringing his total to 312 electoral votes, a significant lead over Harris’ 226.

With these final results, Trump’s victory was sealed. Trump’s success in critical battlegrounds and key swing states, particularly Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan, paved the way for his victory in the 2024 presidential race. As of 7:21 p.m. on November 9, 2024, Donald Trump is projected to become the 47th President of the United States, the first president to serve two nonconsecutive terms since Grover Cleveland in 1893.