Michigan
It’s nearly impossible to think of Michigan without the auto industry. The state is home to Ford, General Motors and Chrysler, now part of Stellantis. These manufacturing jobs are important to the region. An invasion of competitive Chinese electric vehicles was recently stopped in its tracks by massive tariffs introduced by Biden.
The state is also home to Gretchen Whitmer, a popular Democratic governor who has long been a thorn in the side of Republicans.
Yet, in the February presidential primaries more than 101,000 voters chose the “uncommitted” option to show their frustration with Biden during the war in Gaza. Now that he has been replaced, Harris needs to secure their backing.
Harris will also need to win over Michigan’s large pool of Arab American voters. Their support of the Democrats has been in jeopardy because of the party’s backing of Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza.
Biden won the state in 2020.Â
Electoral votes: 15
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Nevada
Immigration is a key issue for Nevada, because of its location near the southern border. The population is nearly one-third Hispanic.
Nevada state is heavily dependent on tourism, and its economy has grown more than that of any other swing state since Biden took office. At the same time, it has the highest unemployment rate of any state in the country.
Biden won the state in 2020.
Electoral votes: 6
North Carolina
North Carolina is the latest to join the list of swing states. Before Biden dropped out of the race in July, Trump had a big lead here. Harris managed to bring that to a near tie. Yet Democratic presidential candidates have only taken the state one time in the past 11 elections.
The state has seen big demographic changes and gone from 75% white in 1990 to about 60% today. Over the last 30 years, the total population has increased significantly. The state has attracted a wide range of people, from military veterans and retirees to young college grads.
Trump won the state in 2020.
Electoral votes: 16
Update: Donald Trump has won the battleground state of North Carolina. It was the first of seven to announce a winner.
North Carolina’s electoral votes go to Donald Trump. It was the first battleground state to announce a winnerImage: George Walker IV/AP Photo/picture alliance
Pennsylvania
Fracking has made Pennsylvania the country’s second-biggest natural gas producer, after Texas. Trump has long promoted fracking. Harris previously called for a ban but she is now keeping options open, albeit with stricter regulations.
Pennsylvania also hosted the only debate between Harris and Trump, on September 10.
Biden won the state in 2020.
Electoral votes: 19
Update: Donald Trump has won the battleground state of Pennsylvania, according to AP and other US media.
Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, white people make up a higher percentage of the electorate than in any other swing state.
In the past two presidential elections, Wisconsin had one of the highest voter turnout rates in the country.Residents were able to pick the winning presidential candidate in both 2016 and 2020 by a margin of fewer than 25,000 votes each time, showing just how important each vote can be in a swing state.
Biden won the state in 2020.
Electoral votes: 10
Update: Donald Trump has won the battleground state of Wisconsin, according to AP and other US media.
This article was originally published on October 24 and updated after polls closed on November 6.
Edited by: Martin Kuebler
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