Former President Donald Trump is set to return to office after winning the key swing states of Georgia, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Millions of Americans headed to the polls on Tuesday to vote for their next president, choosing between Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump. They joined more than 80 million who already voted early or by mail.
In order to secure the presidency, a candidate needs at least 270 electoral votes,Trump held 277 electors at 5 a.m.with five states yet to call.
All times below are Israel time:
9:29 p.m.: Steven Cheung, Trump Campaign Communications Director, stated that Vice President Harris called President-Elect Trump and congratulated him on his election victory.
“President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke by phone earlier today where she congratulated him on his historic victory. President Trump acknowledged Vice President Harris on her strength, professionalism, and tenacity throughout the campaign, and both leaders agreed on the importance of unifying the country,” Cheung said.
8:05 p.m.: The New York Times has called Michigan for Donald Trump, giving him the state's 15 electoral votes. Trump's total now stands at 292 electoral votes. He has also swept all three rust-belt swing states that make up the 'blue wall.'
The Biden and Harris campaigns had courted the Muslim vote in Michigan, which split with many voting for third-party candidate Jill Stein.
2:36 p.m.: The Federation of the Jewish Communities of Ukraine said they welcomed Trump’s election and are confident Trump will bring “genuine peace in Ukraine while preserving our territorial integrity and standing firmly against forces that threaten the peace of the free world.”
12:40 p.m.: Trump currently has 277 electoral votes.
12:32 p.m.: Multiple news outlets have called the state of Wisconsin for Donald Trump, putting him over the electoral threshold.
12:21 p.m.: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz congratulated President-Elect Trump: “For a long time, Germany and the US have been working together successfully promoting prosperity and freedom on both sides of the Atlantic. We will continue to do so for the wellbeing of our citizens.”
Meanwhile, Czech President Petr Pavel stated: "I value our partnership with the United States and look forward to continued cooperation in addressing shared global challenges, including supporting our common allies and upholding European security. Our Transatlantic bond remains strong."
12:14 p.m.: A spokesperson for the Iranian regime commented on the US election results, stating: "US elections do not concern us, they will not affect Iranians' livelihoods."
11:00 a.m.: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Trump: "I recall our great meeting with President Trump back in September when we discussed in detail the Ukraine-U.S. strategic partnership, the Victory Plan, and ways to put an end to Russian aggression against Ukraine.
"I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to the “peace through strength” approach in global affairs. This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer. I am hopeful that we will put it into action together.
"We look forward to an era of a strong United States of America under President Trump’s decisive leadership. We rely on continued strong bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States.
"We are interested in developing mutually beneficial political and economic cooperation that will benefit both of our nations. Ukraine, as one of Europe's strongest military powers, is committed to ensuring long-term peace and security in Europe and the Transatlantic community with the support of our allies.
"I am looking forward to personally congratulating President Trump and discussing ways to strengthen Ukraine's strategic partnership with the United States."
10:55 a.m.: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulated President-Elect Trump on his victory: "Congratulations President-Elect Trump on your historic election victory. I look forward to working with you in the years ahead.
"As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise.
"From growth and security to innovation and tech, I know that the UK-US special relationship will continue to prosper on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come."
10:39 a.m.: The Iranian Rial has plunged to 42,092.50 to a dollar, an all-time low, following Trump's victory.
10:20 a.m.: The New York Times now expects Donald Trump to finish with 312 electoral votes.
10:00 a.m.: The state of Minnesota was called for Harris.
9:55 a.m.: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated President-Elect Donald Trump on his victory in the 2024 elections.
"Dear Donald and Melania Trump,
Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!
Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America.
This is a huge victory!
In true friendship, yours,
Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu"
9:19 a.m.: Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Heritage Meir Porush: "The heart of the king is in G--d's hands. President Trump proved during his previous term that he is a true friend of the Jewish people and the city of Jerusalem. We all pray and expect that this trend will continue even stronger in the next term."
9:11 a.m.: According to NBC News, Trump has 266 electoral votes, he needs only four more to win.
9:08 a.m.: Multiple US outlets project Donald Trump to win Pennsylvania (19 electoral votes), a key swing state.
8:58 a.m.: Donald Trump has won one of Maine's two electoral votes.
8:45 a.m.: Donald Trump has won 4 out of 5 electoral votes in Nebraska.
8:40 a.m.: Israeli Minister of Culture and Sport Miki Zohar: "Congratulations to the President-elect of the USA Donald Trump. We are looking forward to the next four years."
8:31 a.m.: US Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) commented on the fact that according to exit polls, 43% of Jews in New York State voted for Trump: "The Anti-Israel fanaticism of the far left is entirely to blame for the erosion of Jewish support."
8:24 a.m.: Donald Trump currently has 247 electoral votes, while Kamala has 214. The New York Times now says that Trump has more than a 95% chance of winning.
8:18 a.m.: The New York Times has called New Hampshire (4 electoral votes) for Kamala Harris.
8:12 a.m.: NBC News is reporting that in the heavily Muslim town of Dearborn, Michigan, Donald Trump currently has 47% of the vote, Harris has 27.5%, and the Green Party's Jill Stien, who led an anti-Israel campaign, has 22% of the vote.
8:01 a.m.: Donald Trump has won Nebraska's first congressional district.
8:00 a.m.: Polls in Alaska, the final state, have closed.
7:50 a.m.: Multiple US news outlets have called Georgia, which in 2020 voted for Joe Biden, for Donald Trump.
7:47 a.m.: Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Trump's apparent victory: 'Yessss'
7:45 a.m.: Cedric Richmond, the co-chair of the Harris campaign announced that Vice President Kamala Harris will not address the public during the night and will instead speak in the morning.
7:41 a.m.: AP is reporting, citing a person familiar with the White House, that Vice President Kamala Harris is not planning to address the public during the night.
7:31 a.m.: The New York Times is currently giving Donald Trump a 92% chance of winning the election.
7:28 a.m.: Donald Trump is on his way to his campaign's watch party in Mar-a-Lago.
7:14 a.m.: AP and the New York Times have called Virginia for Harris.
7:09 a.m.: Republicans have won the majority in the Senate.
7:00 a.m.: Polls are closing at this time in Hawaii.
6:41 a.m.: Harris has won New Mexico.
6:23 a.m.: Media outlets in the US are projecting that Trump has won the key state of North Carolina.
6:02 a.m.: Kamala Harris has won California, while Donald Trump won Idaho.
5:45 a.m.: The New York Times forecast gives Trump an 85% chance of winning the election.
5:24 a.m.: Trump has won the state of Iowa.
5:03 a.m.: Trump has won the states of Utah and Montana.
5:00 a.m.: Polls are closing at this time in Montana, Nevada and Utah.
4:52 a.m.: Trump has won the state of Kansas.
4:50 a.m.: Electoral vote count as of now, according to Fox News: 195 for Trump, 117 for Harris.
4:40 a.m.: Harris won the state of Illinois.
4:25 a.m.: According to the New York Times forecast, the elections are leaning towards Trump.
4:14 a.m.: Harris has won the states of New York and Colorado.
4:13 a.m.: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) won her reelection bid on Tuesday, defeating Republican opponent John Deaton.
Warren secured 66.7% of the votes, compared to 33.3% for Deaton.
4:05 a.m.: Trump has also won Wyoming and South Dakota.
4:03 a.m.: Donald Trump has won the states of Texas and North Dakota.
4:00 a.m.: Polls are closing at this time in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
3:56 a.m.: Harris has won the state of New Hampshire.
3:34 a.m.: Harris has won the state of Delaware.
3:31 a.m.: Trump wins Arkansas.
3:30 a.m.: Polls are closing at this time in Arkansas.
3:25 a.m.: Donald Trump has won the state of South Carolina.
3:17 a.m.: Donald Trump has won 105 electoral votes as of now, while Harris has won 27.
3:05 a.m.: Donald Trump has won the states of Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Missouri. Kamala Harris has won Maryland, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
3:00 a.m.: Polls are closing at this time in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Tennessee.
2:47 a.m.: West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has won the senate race in that state and will replace outgoing independent Sen. Joe Manchin.
2:42 a.m.: Senator Bernie Sanders has been reelected in Vermont.
2:31 a.m.: Trump has won the state of West Virginia.
2:30 a.m.: Polls are closing at this time in North Carolina, Ohio and West Virginia.
2:21 a.m.: Initial voting results in Georgia finds that Trump is leading Harris by 2%.
2:11 a.m.: Trump has been projected by television networks to win Indiana.
2:03 a.m.: Donald Trump won in the state of Kentucky and leading in Indiana. Kamala Harris won Vermont.
2:00 a.m.: Polls are closing at this time in Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Vermont and Virginia.
1:28 a.m.: Hours before polls closed, former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump claimed there were irregularities.
"A lot of talk about massive CHEATING in Philadelphia. Law Enforcement coming!!!" he wrote on his Truth Social platform.
1:00 a.m.: Some polls in Indiana and Kentucky are closing at this time.