Who won the 2024 U.S. presidential election on November 5, 2024?

The United States presidential election, held on November 5, 2024, saw Donald Trump emerge victorious. He secured the presidency by defeating the Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump garnered 312 electoral votes, surpassing the 270 needed to win, while Harris received 226 electoral votes. In addition to the Electoral College victory, Trump also won the national popular vote, receiving 49.8% of the ballots cast.

This election marked a significant moment in American political history, as Donald Trump became the first U.S. president since Grover Cleveland in the late 19th century to be elected to two nonconsecutive terms. The path to the general election was also notable; incumbent President Joe Biden initially sought re-election but withdrew from the race in July 2024, leading to Vice President Kamala Harris stepping in as the Democratic Party's presidential nominee.

The 2024 election also saw other historical firsts. Trump, at 78, became the oldest person to win the office, and he was also the first convicted felon to be elected president. His campaign themes included an "America First" foreign policy and a focus on issues such as immigration and tariffs. The election results were formally certified in January 2025, confirming his return to the White House.