Former President Donald Trump scored a crucial victory in the key state of Wisconsin, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in a closely watched battleground. Trump’s win in Wisconsin, which delivers 10 Electoral College votes, marks a significant comeback after losing the state to Joe Biden in 2020. Both Trump and Harris made Wisconsin a focal point of their campaigns, with Trump narrowly clinching the state in 2016, becoming the first Republican since Ronald Reagan to do so. The Associated Press declared Trump the winner of Wisconsin at 5:34 a.m. EST.
In addition to Trump’s victory, Republicans managed to secure two key congressional seats in Wisconsin, with a third seat on the verge of being retained. One Republican incumbent defeated a former Democrat congressman in southeast Wisconsin, while a political newcomer supported by Trump won an open seat in northeastern Wisconsin. The western Wisconsin district, previously represented by a Democrat for 26 years before flipping in 2022, remains competitive, with former Navy SEAL and Trump supporter Rep. Derrick Van Orden facing a challenge from Democratic candidate Rebecca Cooke.
Overall, Trump’s win in Wisconsin, along with the Republican victories in congressional races, signals a strong showing for the GOP in the state. As the political landscape continues to evolve, all eyes will be on Wisconsin and its elected representatives in the coming years.
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