Kamala Harris's win in Minnesota reinforces the state's Democratic trend, despite the competitive nature of the current election.
The polling forecasts highlight a highly competitive race, with only a slight edge for Harris, indicating potential volatility in the remaining states.
If current trends continue, Harris may solidify her lead in the Electoral College, potentially impacting key battleground states.
The election results in Minnesota could serve as a bellwether for other states with similar demographics and political leanings.
According to recent reports from the Associated Press and CNN, Kamala Harris has secured a victory in Minnesota during the ongoing US presidential election, gaining ten electors and bringing her total to 224. In contrast, her opponent Donald Trump currently leads with 267 electors. Minnesota, historically a Democratic stronghold since 1972, has been a significant state in past elections, although its influence has varied. The 2020 election saw Joe Biden winning the state by over seven points, but the presence of the state's governor, Tim Waltz, as a vice-presidential candidate this year appears to have had little impact on Harris's performance in Minnesota.
In addition to this victory, polling data from renowned pollster Nate Silver indicates that Harris has a 50% chance of winning the Electoral College compared to Trump's 49.6%. Silver's analysis, based on 80,000 simulations, suggests that Harris is projected to secure 271 electors against Trump's 267. Similarly, FiveThirtyEight's final forecast aligns with this prediction, giving Harris the narrowest lead. Notably, Allan Lichtman, a respected historian known for accurately predicting 9 out of the last 10 elections, has also confirmed his prediction favoring Harris.
