Trump Becomes First Republican To Win Popular Vote In 20 Years

By: EjazUlHaqBhat

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Donald Trump is set to become the first Republican in two decades to secure the popular vote in the US presidential elections

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Trump's path to the presidency became clear as he clinched crucial swing states, including North Carolina and Georgia

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He reclaims the White House, potentially becoming the first Republican to secure the popular vote since George W Bush in 2004

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In 2004, Bush junior won 62,040,610 votes and 286 electoral votes compared to Democratic nominee John Kerry who secured 59,028,444 votes and 251 electoral votes

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According to data of last 20 years, Barack Obama achieved the largest popular vote victory with 69.5 million votes (52.9 per cent) and a substantial 365 electoral votes in 2008

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His second term in 2012 saw a slight decline in popular vote percentage to 51.1 per cent and in electoral votes to 332

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In 2016, Donald Trump won the presidency with 304 electoral votes but secured only 46.1 per cent of the popular vote

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In 2020, Joe Biden secured both a clear popular and electoral majority, winning 51.3 per cent of the popular vote and 306 electoral votes

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In comparison, Donald Trump won 74,223,975 votes and his electoral votes stood at 232

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