Republican Donald Trump is set to become the 47th President of the USA. This will be his second term as the President.
The Republican party crossed the majority mark of 270 by securing 277 votes. While, Democratic party trailed at 224 leading to the defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump, in his victory speech, claimed that America is entering a 'golden age' and promised to 'make America great again'. Harris, on the other hand, postponed her speech till tomorrow.
Donald Trump, in his historic win, secured four out of seven battleground states including North Carolina, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Georgia. Although final results are yet to be out, he is leading in other three swing states as well.
Although Democrats lost the presidential race, one of their major proposals - abortion rights, got approved in seven states.
Democratic candidate and Delaware state senator Sarah McBride became the first transgender person to be elected to Congress by defeating Republican John Whalen III.