Tag: Electoral College

Biden at 238 electoral votes, Trump at 213: US media

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden are battling it out for the White House, with polls closed across the United States — and the American people waiting for results in key battlegrounds still up for grabs. As it stands, there are seven states still left uncalled, including major prizes such as Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — meaning both Trump and Biden still have a path to victory. US […]

Clinton wins western state of Nevada: US networks

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Democrat Hillary Clinton kept alive her hopes of being elected president, winning the western state of Nevada, US networks projected on Tuesday. Nevada has six Electoral College votes, allowing Clinton to make up a little of her deficit to Republican Donald Trump, who has a substantial lead. The first candidate to 270 Electoral College votes wins the White House. © 1994-2016 Agence France-Presse