The United States prepares for one of its closest elections. Today, November 5, millions of Americans will head to the polls to determine the country’s future, casting their votes for Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. The Republican candidate is seeking to reclaim the White House for a second and final term, while the Democratic candidate is fighting to become the nation’s first female president.

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According to various polls, the 2024 presidential election could be the most complex in modern history. Both Trump and Harris are seen to have strong chances of winning the presidency. A recent poll by The New York Times shows the vice president leading by a narrow margin of just one percentage point, with 49% of voters in her favour against the former president’s 48%.

With such a close race, the country’s future potentially hinges on seven key swing states with no clear voting trend. These states – Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin – hold a combined 93 electoral votes. Out of 538 total electoral votes, a candidate needs at least 270 to secure the presidency.

Who will win? Try the ’270 to Win' state map simulator

Given that swing states – those likely to make a last-minute decision – will determine the election outcome with the 93 electoral votes at stake, we share a simulator developed by “270towin” that allows you to see who would win based on whether states turn red (Republican) or blue (Democratic).

This is only an interactive map to simulate the winner of the presidential election. The official results will be announced at some point after the polls close on November 5, while the Electoral College vote will take place on December 17.

The Electoral College will convene in January 2025 in Congress to certify the winner’s victory. Following this, the transfer of power will take place.