President-elect Donald Trump managed to drive up support with his white, blue-collar base while also garnering significant nonwhite voter support to win seven battleground states and secure the presidency. Vice President Kamala Harris, on the other hand, failed to match Joe Biden’s performance in the 2020 election, with her gains limited to wealthier, college-educated white voters.
In Arizona, Trump’s increased support among Hispanic voters in Maricopa and Pima counties helped him secure the state. In Georgia, Harris lost ground in the population-dense metro Atlanta counties, where the Democratic margin decreased compared to Biden’s 2020 results. Michigan saw Trump making gains in counties with higher-income retirees, while Harris struggled to keep up.
In Nevada, Trump’s inroads with Hispanic and Asian American voters narrowed the gap in Clark County. North Carolina and Pennsylvania saw Democrats losing ground in major population centers, while Trump gained in rural areas and among specific demographic groups. Wisconsin’s rural blue-collar voters shifted further towards the GOP, contributing to Trump’s narrow victory in the state.
Overall, Trump’s support among nonwhite voters, particularly Hispanics, and the increase in white blue-collar support, helped him secure the presidency in the battleground states. Harris, however, faced challenges in expanding her support beyond specific demographics, leading to losses in key counties and ultimately contributing to her defeat.
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