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Trump Triumphs as Voter Turnout Soars in 2024 Election

2/13/2026

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In the 2024 election, turnout was nearly the 2020 record and the second-highest in a century, per a Washington Post analysis.
U.S. President Donald Trump won the election.
Vice President Kamala Harris conceded and vowed to continue the fight for her campaign.
Republicans gained control of both the House and Senate, creating a governing trifecta.
Analysis highlights key votes contributing to Trump's victory and shifts in voter demographics since 2020.

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In the 2024 election, turnout was nearly the 2020 record and the second-highest in a century, per a Washington Post analysis.
U.S. President Donald Trump won the election.
Vice President Kamala Harris conceded and vowed to continue the fight for her campaign.
Republicans gained control of both the House and Senate, creating a governing trifecta.
Analysis highlights key votes contributing to Trump's victory and shifts in voter demographics since 2020.