Kamala Harris Wins Minnesota, Trump Secures Presidency

In the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris won Minnesota's 10 electoral votes with a 4.4% lead over former President Donald Trump, although Trump secured enough votes nationally to reclaim the presidency. Harris garnered 1.65 million votes in Minnesota compared to Trump's 1.5 million, marking a smaller margin than Biden's win in 2020 but better than Clinton's in 2016. Notably, Trump made significant gains in Freeborn County, receiving nearly 60% of the votes there, reflecting a trend of increasing support for him in the area. Despite Harris's victory in Minnesota, the state, which has voted Democratic since 1972, showed signs of a potential shift as Trump performed better in populous areas than before. The election follows a tumultuous year with heightened tensions, including two assassination attempts on Trump. Nationally, the election remains contentious, with key issues including the economy and abortion rights influencing voter sentiment.