Colorado
Harris won Colorado, securing the state’s 10 electoral votes. Colorado, while historically a swing state, has shown a Democratic preference over the past two decades. The last Republican win in Colorado was by George W. Bush in 2004.
District of Columbia
As anticipated, Harris won in the District of Columbia, claiming its three electoral votes. This outcome aligns with the District’s consistent Democratic voting history.
New York
Harris also clinched a win in New York, securing its 28 electoral votes. Since supporting Ronald Reagan in 1984, New York has backed Democratic candidates. Despite being former President Trump’s home state, New York has consistently rejected him in presidential elections.
Vermont
In Vermont, Harris maintained the Democratic stronghold, continuing the state’s streak of supporting Democratic candidates in the past eight presidential elections.
Maryland
Harris won Maryland, collecting its 10 electoral votes. Maryland, known for its significant Democratic-leaning demographic, has a strong Black community comprising around 30 percent of the state’s population. Maryland’s Democratic voters consistently outnumber Republicans by a 2-to-1 margin, with Trump receiving just 32 percent of the vote in 2020.
Connecticut
In Connecticut, Harris secured another Democratic win, upholding the state’s pattern of supporting Democratic presidential candidates for nine consecutive elections. Connecticut last supported a Republican in 1988, when George H.W. Bush won.
Massachusetts
Harris continued the Democratic winning streak in Massachusetts, a state that has not supported a Republican presidential candidate since 1984. Massachusetts, with its 11 electoral votes, remains a steadfast Democratic stronghold.
Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, Harris obtained four electoral votes. Rhode Island has consistently voted Democratic since Ronald Reagan’s 1984 victory, a trend strengthened by Joe Biden’s decisive 2020 win and Hillary Clinton’s solid showing in 2016.
New Jersey
New Jersey awarded Harris its 14 electoral votes. The state, a Democratic stronghold since 1988, has a substantial voter registration advantage for Democrats, with nearly 1 million more registered Democrats than Republicans.
Delaware
In Delaware, Harris captured a decisive victory. The state, known for its strong Democratic alignment since the late 1980s, has consistently allocated its three electoral votes to Democratic candidates, with the last Republican win in 1988 under George H.W. Bush.
Illinois
Finally, Harris claimed Illinois and its 19 electoral votes. Illinois has consistently supported Democratic candidates since 1992 and remains a dependable blue state.
With these wins, Kamala Harris has established a firm foundation as she contends with Donald Trump in the 2024 election.