Kamala Harris Wins Massachusetts, Continuing Democratic Streak

Vice President Kamala Harris secured victories in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maryland, highlighting strong Democratic support in these states. Massachusetts has not backed a Republican candidate since 1984, while Connecticut voters have favored Democrats for nine consecutive elections, with Harris now joining Biden and Clinton as winning candidates. Maryland, which has a significant Democratic majority and a sizable Black population, also solidly supported Harris. In a notable deviation from party lines, Vermont Governor Phil Scott, a Republican, publicly announced his vote for Harris, emphasizing his decision was motivated by a desire to prioritize the country over party loyalties. Scott's stance mirrors his 2020 vote for Biden, marking a continued trend of Republican leaders distancing themselves from Trump. The Associated Press declared Harris the winner in all states at 8:00 p.m. EST.