Kamala Harris has emerged as the winner of the Maryland contest, according to NBC News projections, earning the state’s 10 Electoral College votes. This victory solidifies Maryland as a reliably blue state, with Democrat Joe Biden previously winning the state in 2020 with 65% of the vote compared to Donald Trump’s 32%. In the 2016 election, Hillary Clinton also secured Maryland with 61% of the vote, while Trump received 35%. The last time Maryland voted for a Republican presidential candidate was in 1988 when George H.W. Bush won the state.
Maryland has historically been a stronghold for the Democratic Party, with voters consistently leaning towards liberal candidates in presidential elections. The state’s demographics, with a significant population of minority voters and urban areas, have contributed to its Democratic leanings.
Harris’ victory in Maryland adds to the momentum for the Biden-Harris ticket, as they continue to secure Electoral College votes in key states across the country. With the win in Maryland, the Biden-Harris team is now one step closer to reaching the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency.
The outcome of the Maryland contest underscores the state’s solid support for the Democratic Party and highlights the challenges facing Republicans in capturing electoral votes in blue states. As the election continues to unfold, all eyes will be on the remaining battleground states to see how the race for the presidency unfolds.
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