On November 6, 2024, Donald Trump emerged victorious in North Carolina, securing 16 critical delegates in the ongoing U.S. presidential election. As votes continue to be counted in swing states such as Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, Trump holds a narrow lead in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina, with over 70% of votes tallied as of 07:00 UTC.
Republican candidates also maintained gubernatorial positions in several states, including Indiana, Vermont, West Virginia, Missouri, and North Dakota. In Indiana, Republican Mike Brown defeated Democratic Jennifer McCormick in a closely contested race. Meanwhile, Democrats retained control in Delaware and North Carolina with victories by Matt Meyer and Josh Stein, respectively.
As results from Georgia indicate a Trump lead with 51.1% of the votes counted, polling stations closed in California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Trump celebrated with supporters at Mar-a-Lago, while Kamala Harris monitored the election results from her official residence in Washington, D.C.
In Florida, a referendum aimed at expanding abortion rights failed to pass despite 57% support, requiring a 60% majority. The current law limiting abortion to the first six weeks remains in effect.
Internationally, the early results of the U.S. election have impacted global markets. The Indian rupee fell to an all-time low against the U.S. dollar, trading at 84.1725, influenced by the election trends favoring Trump. The dollar index rose nearly 1.5% to a four-month high, while Asian currencies declined by up to 1.2%.