Donald Trump has emerged victorious in the race for the 47th President of the United States as the Republican Party's candidate, following a crucial win in Arizona.
Four days after the initial results were announced, the state’s undecided outcome was resolved, confirming Trump’s victory. This win in Arizona also marks his seventh triumph in the series of swing states, reports Reuters.
The final result was declared late on Saturday night (local time), with Trump securing 11 electoral votes from the state, bringing his total to 312 electoral votes. In contrast, his opponent, Kamala Harris, garnered 226 electoral votes.
This victory in Arizona is significant, as it represents a comeback for the Republicans, who had previously lost the state to Joe Biden in the 2020 election.
Trump’s victory in the state is his second, having first won Arizona in 2016.
Additionally, Trump’s Republican Party has gained a majority in the Senate, the upper chamber of Congress.
However, no party has secured a majority in the House of Representatives.
Overall, Trump’s extraordinary return to the political stage, following his defeat in the previous election, has led to a rare alternating pattern of wins and losses for the two main political parties in the United States.
This is a pattern that has not been seen since the late 19th century, with the Republicans and Democrats each securing victories in alternate elections.
