(DailyEmailNews.com) – In one of the biggest upsets for Democrats this year, Donald Trump reclaimed Georgia in the 2024 presidential election by flipping the key swing state back to Republican control.
This victory marks a significant turning point, with Trump defeating Kamala Harris and securing 16 crucial electoral votes.
Winning in Georgia and other battleground states puts Trump on a clear path to reclaiming the White House.
Trump’s victory in Georgia came with 50.9% of the vote compared to Harris’ 48.4%, with 94% of votes counted.
This margin expanded as more results came in, with Trump’s lead growing to 52.9% against Harris’ 46.4%.
The president-elect’s strategy focused on rural and suburban voter turnout, effectively overcoming the typically high Democratic turnout in urban areas.
Georgia experienced never-before-seen early voting levels, with over 4 million ballots cast before Election Day.
This surge in early voting accounted for 55% of all ballots and surpassed two-thirds of the total votes in 2020.
Notably, there was a significant increase in black voter turnout, which was traditionally a key demographic for Democrats.
Most of Georgia’s votes came from metro Atlanta counties: Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb and Gwinnett.
However, Trump’s campaign successfully countered this by encouraging early voting among Republicans, which greatly paid off on election night.
Trump’s victory in Georgia was not without challenges. Bomb threats disrupted twelve polling locations on Election Day, leading to extended voting hours.
Two polling sites in Fulton County were briefly evacuated due to threats traced to foreign sources, including Russia.
A key factor in Trump’s Georgia triumph was his mending fences with Republican Governor Brian Kemp.
The two had previously clashed over the 2020 election results, but their fresh alliance encouraged GOP support across the state.
Trump’s success extends beyond Georgia. He has also secured victories in other battleground states, including North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
These wins, combined with the GOP regaining control of the Senate with at least 52 seats, signal a significant shift in political power back to the Republican party.
The Republican party has made significant gains with minority voters, seeing increased support from Black and Latino communities.
This broadening of the GOP’s base could have far-reaching implications for future elections.
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