News | International
7 Dec 2024 20:38
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > International

    Donald Trump beats Kamala Harris to win Arizona, final state to be called in US presidential election

    The Associated Press calls Arizona for Donald Trump, the final state to be called in the US election and locking in a decisive Electoral College victory over Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris.


    [Overall No Map]

    The Associated Press (AP) has called Arizona for Donald Trump, completing a clean sweep of all seven battleground states and locking in a decisive Electoral College victory over Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris.

    The win in Arizona hands a further 11 Electoral College votes to President-elect Trump.

    He had already been declared the winner over Vice-President Harris.

    Trump, who had secured the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House by early Wednesday, now has what is expected to be a final total of 312 votes to Ms Harris' 226.

    [Arizona]

    AP only declares a winner once it can determine that a trailing candidate can not close the gap and overtake the vote leader.

    The president-elect won the state of Nevada on Saturday afternoon, returning the state and its six electoral votes to the Republicans for the first time since president George W Bush carried it in 2004.

    Swing state sweep

    In addition to Arizona and Nevada, Trump won the swing states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina and Wisconsin. 

    A swing state is where there is no overwhelming preference for Republicans or Democrats.

    While most states across the US were called on election night, Arizona typically takes a few days to come to a result.

    Most Arizona voters cast ballots by mail, and poll workers must wait until polls close to process the ballots that arrive on election day.

    In 2016, Trump won Arizona over Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, but Joe Biden flipped the state blue in 2020.

    Mr Biden defeated Trump by winning six of the seven swing states, only narrowly losing North Carolina, and won 306 Electoral College votes to Trump's 232.

    Trump also won 306 in his 2016 victory over Hillary Clinton.

    AP said Trump has won 74.6 million votes nationwide, or 50.5 per cent, to Harris's 70.9 million, or 48 per cent.

    After Congress certifies the Electoral College vote on January 6, Trump and his incoming vice-president, US Senator JD Vance, are due to take office on January 20.

    Trump has already made one appointment to his team, announcing his campaign manager Susie Wiles will be his chief of staff, becoming the first woman to hold the influential White House role.

    ABC/wires


    ABC




    © 2024 ABC Australian Broadcasting Corporation. All rights reserved

     Other International News
     07 Dec: Norway's Sander Skotheim wins World Athletics fair play award for supporting decathlon teammate Markus Rooth at Paris Olympics
     07 Dec: Killing of CEO in New York highlights anger and danger for US health insurers
     07 Dec: Pharrell Williams biopic Piece by Piece features some of pop culture's biggest hits
     07 Dec: Traditional Thai medicine kratom hailed as wonder drug in US, but comes with risks
     07 Dec: Biden's pardon reflects historic controversy surrounding US presidential power
     07 Dec: How Elon Musk's relationship with China could shield Tesla from a Trump trade war
     07 Dec: TV and fashion personality Maggie Tabberer dies aged 87
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    A milestone for Black Ferns Sevens veteran Kelly Brazier in this weekend's latest World Series event in Cape Town More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    One electricity company wants big gentailers to split their generation and retail arms - at a time of power shortages and price hikes More...



     Today's News

    Law and Order:
    The family of a teen who died on an Orlando amusement park ride, has been paid out more than 500 million New Zealand dollars 18:57

    Environment:
    Firefighters are struggling to control the massive wildfire in Canterbury 18:37

    Soccer:
    Auckland FC have made a strong start to their A-League derby with the Wellington Phoenix at Mount Smart Stadium 18:07

    Rugby League:
    One of the Breakers' younger players is challenging himself to lead from the front when they host the Sydney Kings tonight 17:27

    Basketball:
    The Breakers insist there is no need for a magic bullet to pull them out of the downward spiral they've found themselves in 16:57

    Cricket:
    Australia will be looking to keep their foot on the gas when day two of the second cricket test with India begins in Adelaide 16:17

    Basketball:
    Tall Blacks big Tai Wynyard is rejoining the Breakers as injury cover ahead of tonight's clash with the Sydney Kings in Wellington 15:27

    Rugby League:
    The Premier Hockey League will reach it's culmination when the finals are played this evening in Auckland 14:57

    International:
    Norway's Sander Skotheim wins World Athletics fair play award for supporting decathlon teammate Markus Rooth at Paris Olympics 14:17

    Rugby:
    A milestone for Black Ferns Sevens veteran Kelly Brazier in this weekend's latest World Series event in Cape Town 14:07


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2024 New Zealand City Ltd