Donald Trump has won the key battleground state of Georgia in the 2024 US presidential election, flipping a state that voted Democratic in 2020. This victory is a significant boost for Republicans, re-establishing Georgia’s reputation as a conservative stronghold following Joe Biden’s breakthrough victory in 2020. Trump was leading by 125,000 votes, with almost all advance votes in Georgia reported.
Trump’s campaign strategically targeted Democratic advances in metro Atlanta, while amplifying turnout in rural regions, bolstered by six visits to Georgia this year.
This win positions Trump closer to reclaiming the presidency, contingent on wins in other pivotal states where Biden was victorious in 2020.
Key Takeaways:
- Trump’s Lead: Trump was leading by 125,000 votes, with a larger lead than what Harris could make up from remaining votes in Democratic strongholds
- Shift from 2020: Trump’s win reflects a shift from four years ago when he disputed his loss in Georgia, leading to a criminal racketeering indictment.
- Republican Momentum: Trump’s victory boosts Republican momentum, edging closer to a Senate majority in early results
