Election night projections from The New York Times indicate a strong advantage for Republican candidate Donald Trump over Democrat Kamala Harris, with current estimates showing Trump winning the Electoral College 287 to 251. As of 10 p.m. ET, the Times' forecast needle shifted from a toss-up to favor Trump, predicting probable wins in critical swing states such as Nevada, Arizona, Georgia, and North Carolina. While Harris maintains slight leads in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, analysts caution that these margins may be influenced by mail-in ballots. The electoral landscape remains tight, with seven key states determining the final outcome, where Trump needs 51 electors and Harris requires 44. Additionally, the Times' Needle, despite a strike by tech employees, is being used to provide real-time updates on the election results. The outcome is significant, as it could lead Trump to become the first president since the 19th century to win a non-consecutive second term.