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Election results were announced early on November 6, on the morning after Election Day. After his path to victory became clear, Trump addressed supporters gathered in West Palm Beach, Florida. \u201cWe overcame obstacles that nobody thought possible,\u201d he said. He then promised Americans, \u201cI will fight for you, for your family, and for your future.\u201d ELECTION NIGHT Trump addresses his supporters on Election Night in West Palm Beach, Florida.JOE RAEDLE\u2014GETTY IMAGES Election Season At press time, Trump, the Republican candidate, had more than 72 million votes. Harris, the Democratic candidate, had around 68 million votes. A few states were still counting ballots. But Trump\u2019s electoral college margin\u2014295 to 226\u2014was decisive × decisive certain; clear (adjective) (see \u201cElectoral College\u201d). Trump\u2019s win caps an unusual election season. When he began his campaign, he was running against current president Joe Biden. 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Vance, of Ohio\u2014will also take office that day, as the country\u2019s vice president. It will be Trump\u2019s second time taking the presidential oath × oath a promise; a pledge (noun) of office. He was first elected president in 2016. Four years later, he lost his reelection bid to Biden. Now he becomes only the second presidential candidate in the country\u2019s 248-year history to win nonconsecutive × nonconsecutive following after a break (adjective) elections (see \u201cBack to the White House\u201d). Once in office, Trump and Vance will face many challenges. They\u2019ll have to tackle difficult issues, including immigration and overseas conflicts. They\u2019ll also have to address inflation: Throughout the presidential campaign, Americans expressed concern about the high price of groceries and the rising cost of home ownership. Trump says he\u2019s ready to get to work for the American people. 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