The former president Donald Trump (2017-2021) this Tuesday scored the states of Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia, while the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, took Vermont, according to projections by the American agency Associated Press and the networks Fox News, NBC and ABC.
This is a predictable victory in these states that give the Republican 11 delegates from Indiana, eight from Kentucky and four from West Virginia (23 in total), while the Democratic candidate obtained three delegates from Vermont.
The first indications about the outcome of the contest between Harris and Trump, who are practically tied according to the polls, could be glimpsed as the scrutiny progresses in the pivotal states of Georgia, where the polling stations have just closed at 7:00 p.m. local time ( 00:00 GMT on Wednesday), and North Carolina, half an hour later.
Americans do not decide by popular vote who will be their next president, but rather they designate a number of electors in each state who make up the Electoral College and who are in charge of choosing the next tenant of the White House.
The Electoral College has 538 delegates and, to win, Trump or Harris need at least a majority of 270.
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**Interview with Political Analyst**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today. With Donald Trump securing wins in Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia, while Kamala Harris took Vermont, what do you think these early results imply for the overall electoral strategy of each candidate as we look ahead to critical states like Georgia and North Carolina?
**Political Analyst:** It’s fascinating, isn’t it? Donald Trump’s victories in these states reflect the traditional strength of the Republican Party in these regions. Winning Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia gives him a solid base of 23 electoral delegates right off the bat. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris’s win in Vermont, although modest with only 3 delegates, could signal strong appeal to progressive voters in more liberal areas.
**Interviewer:** That’s a great point. Given that polls suggest they are practically tied, how important will these pivotal states be moving forward?
**Political Analyst:** Absolutely, they are crucial. States like Georgia and North Carolina could swing the election and have historically been battlegrounds for both parties. The outcome there will really set the tone for the rest of the election night. Both candidates will need to focus their resources and messages on these areas to secure those all-important electoral votes.
**Interviewer:** Considering how the Electoral College works, do you think voters in the states won by Trump are feeling their votes count more than those in a state like Vermont? Would this perception affect voter turnout in the upcoming elections?
**Political Analyst:** That’s a thought-provoking question. The reality is that voters often feel their votes have different weights depending on their state’s political landscape, especially in a winner-takes-all system. If Trump supporters feel their state is solidly behind him, they might be more motivated to vote. Conversely, if Harris’s supporters in more competitive states feel their votes are crucial, it could spur higher turnout. This dynamic could definitely impact how both campaigns strategize moving forward.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights. It certainly raises the question of whether the Electoral College system benefits certain states over others in terms of voter engagement and how candidates approach their campaigns. What do you think our readers think about this disparity in influence? Let’s encourage a discussion!
