Early returns show former President Donald Trump making gains against Vice President Kamala Harris in several key Pennsylvania counties. Plus, some other races' results are in.
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump smiles at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. improved on his 2020 vote share in 42 of 43 Pennsylvania counties
with 95% or more of the vote counted as of 1 a.m. Wednesday. His victory here significantly narrows the path for Vice President, with votes still being counted in several key swing states. After the Pennsylvania call, Trump was at 267 Electoral Votes — just three shy of the 270 needed to win the Electoral College. He was also leading in the popular vote, though ballots were still being tabulated nationwide.
Equipment issues briefly delayed voting at a handful of Luzerne County polling locations early in the day — a bit of deja vu from theThe presidential race is far from the only competitive matchup in the region. But others were called last night, including Bucks County’sthe auditor general raceDemocratic Rep.
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