The historical context of past elections highlights the significance of electoral votes versus the popular vote in determining the presidency in the U.S.
Trump's insistence on immediate results reflects a strategy he employed in the 2020 election, raising concerns about potential challenges to the electoral process.
Given the tight race and the potential for delayed vote counts, the final results of the 2024 election may not be clear for several days post-election, similar to the situation in 2020.
Trump's previous behavior regarding election results may lead to challenges or disputes if the outcome is not in his favor.
The United States is currently engaged in the 2024 general election, with voting concluding on November 5, 2024. This election is highly competitive, echoing the close races of 2016 and 2020. In 2016, Donald Trump won the presidency by securing 306 electoral votes compared to Hillary Clinton's 232, despite losing the popular vote. In contrast, Joe Biden won the 2020 election with 306 electoral votes against Trump’s 232, also winning the popular vote decisively with over 81 million votes to Trump's 74 million.
As of election night 2024, early reports indicate a tie in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, where both Trump and Kamala Harris received three votes each, suggesting a closely contested race. However, Trump has raised expectations for immediate results, despite forecasts indicating that the full election outcome may take longer to determine due to mail-in voting delays.
