Donald Trump has officially won the race to the White House as the Republican contender is now projected to flip Wisconsin.
The Badger State's 10 electoral college votes will prove enough to push Trump beyond the 270 votes needed to return to the Oval Office.
Trump, who becomes just the second Commander-in-Chief to serve two non-consecutive terms, will also become the 47th President of the United States in January.
The 78-year-old had been known as the 45th President but will now carry both titles after preceding and succeeding Joe Biden.
Trump edged out Democrat rival Kamala Harris in Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania - clearing his path for a remarkable return.
However, it was Trump's inroads in the Rust Belt that proved decisive to getting over the line.
Harris appears likely to lose all three Midwest swing seats, with just five per cent of ballots left to count in Michigan.
Trump is also closing in on Arizona, which was lost to the Democrats for just the second time since 1952 four years ago, and Nevada, where a Grand Old Party nominee has not carried the state since George W Bush.
The President-elect victory shocked pollsters as election forecasts appeared to favour Harris just hours before polls closed.
Harris carries New Hampshire as Trump holds Alaska
Kamala Harris has taken her electoral college total up to 223 by carring New Hampshire's four votes.
Trump also added a further three votes to his haul after Alaska was projected to back the President-elect.
The 78-year-old leads Harris in the remaining swing seats of Arizona, Michigan and Nevada.
Harris is expected to carry Maine.
Trump secures White House as Wisconsin flips to GOP
Donald Trump has officially secured his return to the White House as the President-elect is projected to flip Wisconsin.
The Badger State's 10 electoral college votes takes Trump above the 270 needed to win the White House.
Trump forged a path similar to his 2016 victory, with the 78-year-old also carrying Georgia and Pennsylvania.
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During his victory speech at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump told the country: "I will fight for you, for your family and your future every single day.
"I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body. I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve.
"This will truly be the golden age of America."
The 2016 victor is also projected to have made multiple swing state breakthroughs - flipping Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina away from the Democrats.
Alongside those three, Trump is projected to win in Iowa - flying in the face of a shock recent poll which had put him behind Kamala Harris.
Kentucky, in the heart of the Midwest, was the first state to be called for Trump, handing him eight Electoral College votes.
While the northeastern state of Vermont was the first called for Harris, giving her three Electoral College votes.
Trump is also projected to win Republican heavyweight states Texas and Florida - handing him a combined 70 votes.
While Harris is set to take the country’s first- and fourth-largest states by population, California and New York, which are set to hand her a combined 82 votes.
Obama campaign guru admits Democrats 'got butts kicked' as Trump triumphed
Barack Obama's former campaign manager has admitted that Democrats go their "butts kicked" as Donald Trump appears to have sealed a return to the White House.
Jim Messina, who later worked as a consultant for David Cameron's Conservative Party, told MSNBC: “Going forward, the Democrats have a real rural problem, and they have real communication challenges to a whole bunch of groups, including young voters and Latinos, that we thought we had a better message to and just didn’t at all.”
He added: “I hope we don’t all rush. I hope we all take some time look at all these things, do a comprehensive report and talk about how to move forward, because we got our butts kicked tonight.”
Trump-bashing protesters announce snap 'emergency protest' as they rail against 'hatemonger-in-chief'
Protest groups Stand up 2 Trump and Stand up to Racism are urging supporters to rally outside the the AMerican Embassy tonight in objection to Trump’s projected victory in the 2024 US Election.
The group, which describes itself as “a coalition united in opposing the policies of the us President and his planned visit to Britain”, announced an “emergency protest” at 6pm tonight at the London-based building.
The protest was announced shortly after Trump began a speech at his campaign HQ in Florida in which he declared victory, stating: “America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate.”
A protest is also planned for Saturday November 9, although details have not been released yet.
Zelensky congratulates Trump but urges US to maintain support for Ukraine
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Donald Trump following his victory in the 2024 US Presidential Election.
However, Zelensky looked to put pressure on the US to maintain support for Ukraine.
In a social media post, he said: "Congratulations to Donald Trump on his impressive election victory!
"I recall our great meeting with President Trump back in September, when we discussed in detail the Ukraine-US strategic partnership, the Victory Plan, and ways to put an end to Russian aggression against Ukraine.
"I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to the 'peace through strength' approach in global affairs. This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer.
"I am hopeful that we will put it into action together. We look forward to an era of a strong United States of America under President Trump’s decisive leadership.
"We rely on continued strong bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States.
"We are interested in developing mutually beneficial political and economic cooperation that will benefit both of our nations.
"Ukraine, as one of Europe's strongest military powers, is committed to ensuring long-term peace and security in Europe and the Transatlantic community with the support of our allies.
"I am looking forward to personally congratulating President Trump and discussing ways to strengthen Ukraine's strategic partnership with the United States."
Projection: Harris WINS Minnesota
The North Star State's 10 electoral college votes have been handed to Kamala Harris.
Farage urges Starmer to 'grasp huge opportunity' after Trump victory
Nigel Farage has put pressure on Sir Keir Starmer to "grasp" the opportunity presented by Donald Trump's 2024 victory.
After sharing a photo alongside the next President, the Reform UK leader said: "Donald Trump is a genuine friend of the United Kingdom.
"Keir Starmer must roll out the red carpet for the 47th President of the USA. This is a huge opportunity to be grasped."
Lammy 'looking forward' to working with Trump after years of bashing ex-President
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said he is "looking forward" to working with Donald Trump and JD Vance as the Republican duo declared victory over Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
Lammy, who previously called Trump a "neo-Nazi sympathising sociopath", said: "Congratulations to Donald Trump on your victory.
"The UK has no greater friend than the US, with the special relationship being cherished on both sides of the Atlantic for more than 80 years.
"We look forward to working with you and JD Vance in the years ahead."
Keir Starmer issues statement on Donald Trump election victory
Keir StarmerPASir Keir Starmer has congratulated Donald Trump as the ex-President looks set to return to the White House in January.
Starmer, who was keeping an eye on the 2024 US Presidential Election last night, said: “Congratulations President-elect Trump on your historic election victory.
"I look forward to working with you in the years ahead.
“As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise.
“From growth and security to innovation and tech, I know that the UK-US special relationship will continue to prosper on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come.”
Starmer's remarks came just minutes after French President Emmanuel Macron released his own message to Trump.
Macron said: "Congratulations President Donald Trump. Ready to work together as we have done for four years.
"With your convictions and with mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity."
Farage dubs Trump win 'most incredible comeback in modern history'
Nigel Farage has described Donald Trump's looming victory as "completely unbelievable" as the ex-President edges closer to the White House.
Speaking from Mar-a-Lago, the Reform UK leader said: "This is the most incredible political comeback in modern history.
"It's completely unbelievable. He's been down, he's been out, he's been in court.
"It's been incredible. It's a good thing for the world but for the UK it brings massive opportunities if we choose to seek it."
Projection: Harris WINS Connecticut
The state of Connecticut has been projected for Kamala Harris.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 266 - 195 HARRIS
US networks still yet to call election
Many US broadcasters are still holding out on calling the election in full. We'll bring you updates on full projections as they come in.
Projection: Trump WINS fourth of five Nebraska votes - Harris wins one
Four of the electoral votes from the state of Nebraska have now been projected for Donald Trump.
Nebraska will put forward five votes in total - two of which go to the winner of the statewide vote.
One electoral vote goes to the popular vote winner in each of the state's three congressional districts.
The final vote is expected to fall to Kamala Harris.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 266 - 188 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS Pennsylvania
The state of Pennsylvania has been projected for Donald Trump. He now stands on the brink of victory. One state could do it...
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 265 - 187 HARRIS
Republicans set to seize Senate as Trump surges forward
The Republican Party is now projected to take control in the US Senate after toppling the Democrats' slim one-seat majority overnight.
Though the party was afraid of losing in Texas, Senator Ted Cruz returned to the upper house - while elsewhere, Republicans made key gains in Ohio and West Virginia.
In the former, Trump ally businessman Bernie Moreno unseated three-term Democratic senator Sherrod Brown, while fellow Trump loyalist Jim Justice won the seat once held by Joe Manchin in the latter.
Projection: Harris WINS New Mexico
The state of New Mexico has been projected for Kamala Harris.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 246 - 187 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS Georgia
The state of Georgia has been projected for Donald Trump - marking the first swing state flip from the 2020 election.
Trump supporters were bullish on Georgia from the early hours, with Republicans Overseas UK chairman Greg Swenson pointing to positive polling figures to GB News as early as 2.45am.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 246 - 182 HARRIS
Projection: Harris WINS Virginia
The state of Virginia has been projected for Kamala Harris.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 230 - 182 HARRIS
Projection: Harris WINS Hawaii
The state of Hawaii has been projected for Kamala Harris.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 230 - 169 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS three of five Nebraska votes
Three of the electoral votes from the state of Nebraska have been projected for Donald Trump.
Nebraska will put forward five votes in total - two of which go to the winner of the statewide vote.
One electoral vote goes to the popular vote winner in each of the state's three congressional districts.
It remains to be seen where the final two votes will fall.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 230 - 165 HARRIS
Projection: Harris WINS Washington
The state of Washington has been projected for Kamala Harris.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 227 - 165 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS North Carolina
The state of North Carolina has been projected for Donald Trump, handing the Republican former President a crucial win in the first of seven swing states.
Arizona, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia and Pennsylvania remain too close to call, as of shortly before 5am GMT.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 227 - 153 HARRIS
Projection: Harris WINS Oregon
The state of Oregon has been projected for Kamala Harris.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 211 - 153 HARRIS
Projection: Harris WINS California
The state of California has been projected for Kamala Harris.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 211 - 145 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS Idaho
The state of Idaho has been projected for Donald Trump.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 211 - 91 HARRIS
Donald Trump warns of 'massive cheating' as authorities slam Republican hopeful: 'There is absolutely NO TRUTH to this allegation!'
Donald Trump has warned that "massive cheating" was underway as voters were still heading out to the polls across the US.
The Republican candidate wrote on social media: "A lot of talk about massive CHEATING in Philadelphia,..Law Enforcement coming!!!"
But the Presidential hopeful's remarks were met with a sharp rebuke from City Commissioner of Philadelphia Seth Bluestein - also a Republican.
Projection: Trump WINS Kansas
The state of Kansas has been projected for Donald Trump.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 207 - 91 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS Iowa
The state of Iowa has been projected for Donald Trump - despite a shock recent poll by Ann Selzer which had sent Democrats' hopes soaring in the Hawkeye State.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 201 - 91 HARRIS
Election protesters warned: 'F*** around and find out' as US braces for violence
Americans planning to protest the results of the US election have been warned of "f**king around and finding out" by authorities as polls opened earlier today.
A district attorney in crucial swing state Pennsylvania scolded would-be protesters planning any January 6-style chaos as he urged them not to "play militia" - with fears rising over violence at the polls amid arrests and bomb threats.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner told voters today: "Anybody who thinks it's time to play militia: F*** around and find out."
Projection: Trump WINS Ohio
The state of Ohio has been projected for Donald Trump.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 195 - 91 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS Mississippi
The state of Mississippi has been projected for Donald Trump.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 178 - 91 HARRIS
Projection: Harris WINS Colorado
The state of Colorado has been projected for Kamala Harris.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 172 - 91 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS Montana
The state of Montana has been projected for Donald Trump.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 172 - 81 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS Utah
The state of Utah has been projected for Donald Trump.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 168 - 81 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS Louisiana
The state of Louisiana has been projected for Donald Trump.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 162 - 81 HARRIS
Projection: Harris WINS New York
The state of New York has been projected for Kamala Harris.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 154 - 81 HARRIS
Projection: Harris WINS Illinois
The state of Illinois has been projected for Kamala Harris.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 154 - 53 HARRIS
Projection: Harris WINS Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island has been projected for Kamala Harris.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 154 - 34 HARRIS
Projection: Harris WINS Delaware
The state of Delaware has been projected for Kamala Harris.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 154 - 30 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS Wyoming
The state of Wyoming has been projected for Donald Trump.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 154 - 27 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS North Dakota
The state of North Dakota has been projected for Donald Trump.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 151 - 27 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS South Dakota
The state of South Dakota has been projected for Donald Trump.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 148 - 27 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS Texas
The state of Texas has been projected for Donald Trump.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 145 - 27 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS Arkansas
The state of Arkansas has been projected for Donald Trump.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 105 - 27 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS South Carolina
The state of South Carolina has been projected for Donald Trump.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 99 - 27 HARRIS
Trump: 'If we win Pennsylvania, we win everything'
Donald Trump has said that if he wins in Pennsylvania, he wins the "whole thing", speaking to local radio.
"We're going to make this country greater than ever before, but you have to stay in line.
"And don't let them slow ball you.
"You have an absolute legal right and get that vote in because if we win Pennsylvania, if we win the good old Commonwealth, we're going to win the whole thing. We win everything," he told Philadelphia's Talk Radio 1210 WPHT.
Projection: Trump WINS Missouri
The state of Missouri has been projected for Donald Trump.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 90 - 27 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS Oklahoma
The state of Oklahoma has been projected for Donald Trump.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 80 - 27 HARRIS
Projection: Harris WINS Massachusetts
The state of Massachusetts has been projected for Kamala Harris.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 73 - 27 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS Alabama
The state of Alabama has been projected for Donald Trump.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 73 - 16 HARRIS
Projection: Harris WINS DC
The District of Columbia has been projected for Kamala Harris.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 64 - 16 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS Tennessee
The state of Tennessee has been projected for Donald Trump.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 64 - 13 HARRIS
Projection: Harris WINS Maryland
The state of Maryland has been projected for Kamala Harris.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 53 - 13 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS Florida
The state of Florida has been projected for Donald Trump.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 53 - 3 HARRIS
Republicans FLIP Senate seat in latest team Trump victory
The Republican party is projected to take West Virginia's seat in the Senate back from the Democrats - bringing the party one seat closer to an outright majority in the US's upper chamber.
If one more seat is flipped, it will guarantee Donald Trump's party crucial control in drafting and ratifying American laws - but if not, the Vice President will have the deciding vote.
Red-faced Democrats forced to use CELEBRITIES to push students to vote as projections flood in for Trump
The Harris campaign is dropping in celebrities to try and push students to stay in line to vote as they wait for hours to cast their ballots.
The Democrats sent actor Paul Rudd to visit queueing students in Philadelphia, while more staffers held up live video calls from others, including Jennifer Garner, Demi Lovato and Mark Cuban.
Projection: Trump WINS West Virginia
The state of West Virginia has been projected for Donald Trump.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 23 - 3 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS Indiana
The state of Indiana has been projected for Donald Trump.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 19 - 3 HARRIS
Projection: Trump WINS Kentucky
The state of Kentucky has been projected for Donald Trump - the first of the night for the Republicans.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 8 - 3 HARRIS
Projection: Harris WINS Vermont
The state of Vermont has been projected for Kamala Harris - the first of the night for the Democrats, and either party.
AS IT STANDS: TRUMP 0 - 3 HARRIS
Chaos erupts in crucial swing states as voting SUSPENDED over bomb threats
Voting has been suspended in a key swing state after bomb threats were called in - with officials blaming Russia.
In Arizona, "unsubstantiated" threats were made to four locations in the state's northeast, while in Georgia, police have been called into action over threats made to as many as five polling places.
Officials have pushed for calm - the head of Georgia's DeKalb County told locals: "Every asset that we have will be deployed to ensure that every citizen who wants to vote will be given that opportunity, and every vote cast will be counted."
While Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said: "We have no reason to believe that any of our voters or any of our polling places are in any sort of jeopardy.
"This is another, we believe, probing attack. We also have reason to believe - although I won't get into specifics - that this comes from one of our foreign enemies, namely Russia."
Farage feeling 'bullish' as Trump counts down to exit poll
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said he is feeling "bullish" about Donald Trump's chances as the ex-President counts down to the first set of exit polls.
Farage, who shared his thoughts en route to Mar-a-Lago, also argued it was strange exit polls come out when voters still head to polling stations.
Lara Trump issues warning to voters to 'protect the vote' as she shares link to report voter fraud
Lara Trump has issued a warning to voters to “protect the vote” ahead of the US Presidential election.
Sharing a link to voter fraud, the daughter-in-law of Donald Trump told her 1.8million followers to follow the link if they see anything deceitful.
With voting now underway, both Trump and Kamala Harris are tied neck and neck in seven key states in one of the tightest elections ever.
Trump urges Republicans to 'stay in line' as clock ticks on polls across the US
Donald Trump has been urging his followers to stay in lines outside American polling stations as closing time inches closer.
After pledging that today is "our last chance to defeat the corrupt establishment", the Republican hopeful has told his would-be voters not to be "intimidated" by election officials.
"If you're there before the official close of polls, don't let anyone intimidate you or force you out of line. Stay in line!"
Swing states: Where might tonight be won and lost?
Seven key states hang in the balance tonight - and after months of campaigning, data and surveys, pollsters remain unsure just which way they'll swing.
Here's the run-down on how much sway these states could hold - and when Britons can expect to find out who they've chosen.
A reminder that either of the two hopefuls need 270 Electoral College (EC) votes to win the presidency.
- Georgia (16 EC votes) polls close at 7pm - 11pm GMT
- Michigan (15 EC votes) polls close at 8pm - 12am GMT
- Nevada (6 EC votes) polls close at 10pm - 2am GMT
- North Carolina (16 EC votes) polls close at 7.30pm - 11.30pm GMT
- Pennsylvania (19 EC votes) polls close at 8pm - 12am GMT
- Wisconsin (10 EC votes) polls close at 9pm - 1am
- Arizona (11 EC votes) polls close at 9pm - 1am GMT
Officials in Arizona have warned it could take up to 13 days to tabulate all the ballots in Maricopa County - which is home to over half of Arizona's population.
Welcome to GB News' live US Election 2024 coverage
Welcome to GB News' US Election 2024 live blog.
We'll be covering all the build-up to tonight's results - then, state-by-state calls and live reactions as they come in.
This promises to be one of the tightest elections in living memory - with polls flipping and narrowing by the barest of margins all the way through.
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