Election 2024 updates: With Arizona, Trump sweeps all 7 swing states
The final electoral college count is Trump: 312, Harris: 226.
Just days after former President Donald Trump was projected to have won the presidency, Trump's transition team operation has begun, with transition co-chairs confirming that he will be selecting personnel to serve under his leadership in the coming days.
Trump is also the projected winner in Arizona, a state the former president flipped after losing it to Joe Biden in 2020.
Trump's projected win in the vital swing state marks a sweep of the battleground states.
Key Headlines
- With Arizona, Trump sweeps all 7 swing states
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- Trump to meet with Biden Wednesday
- Maryland election boards receive bomb threats as ballots are counted
- Steve Witkoff and Kelly Loeffler expected to lead Trump's inaugural efforts
- Trump projected winner in Nevada
- Trump announces chief of staff
Memo to Harris campaign staff: 'losing is unfathomably painful'
In an email sent to the Harris campaign staff obtained by ABC News, Harris campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon says: "I’ll leave you with this: losing is unfathomably painful. It is hard. This will take a long time to process. But the work of protecting America from the impacts of a Trump Presidency starts now."
Dillon adds that Harris told Trump that she would work with Biden to ensure a peaceful transfer of power, unlike what happened in 2020. Harris will also hold an all-staff call after her speech to talk about the road ahead.
Baldwin retains Senate seat in Wisconsin
Democrat Tammy Baldwin is the projected winner in Wisconsin, ABC News reports. She will return to the Senate after defeating Republican challenger Eric Hovde.
Harris calls Trump, congratulates him on win
Vice President Kamala Harris called President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on winning the 2024 presidential election.
She discussed the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and being a president for all Americans.
Harris will deliver remarks at Howard University later Wednesday.
Trump turns 'blue wall' red with 3 flips
Former President Donald Trump is projected to win Michigan, ABC News reports. Trump has now flipped all three "blue wall" states, which include Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan.