Against previous Democrat presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, President-elect Donald Trump has raised his margin of victory in the Electoral College.
Officially, Nevada has been in favor of the president-elect, giving him an Electoral College advantage of 301 – 226 with Arizona and its 11 electoral votes, which are leaning toward the president-elect, still awaiting to be called.
President Joe Biden carried Nevada by 2.4% in the 2020 presidential contest; on Saturday at 12:15 AM The Associated Press contacted the state to name President-elect Trump.
Apart from the two elections where it voted for former President George W. Bush, the state has voted for every Democrat presidential contender since 1992, Fox News said.
In the weeks before the vote, the two contenders organized multiple events in Nevada aimed at winning the state.
“Nevada, I am here asking for your vote,” the mournful vice president said at a Reno gathering days before the election. “I would like your vote. And here is my promise to you: as president, I got your back and promise to search common ground and sensible answers to your problems. I have no political point-scoring agenda.
“I am trying to advance. I also promise to pay attention to professionals, those who may be affected by my choices, and those who differ with me. Since that’s what actual leaders do, she said.
Trump made news at a summer campaign rally in Las Vegas by promising to advocate laws eliminating income taxes on tips. Given that the city, along with much of the state, depends on tourism and the service and hospitality sectors, where tipping generates a significant amount of cash, it’s likely it helped drive him to a victory.
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The Republican Party used a tactic that worked for them in this presidential contest, one they avoided in the past.
Early in-person voting and almost bridging the registered voter gap as Election Day drew near shocked many members of the Party.
Thanks to the “Reid Machine,” a strong political network built by late Sen. Harry Reid, who presided over the U.S. Senate majority from 2007 to 2015, Democrats historically had a turnout edge in the state. This device was meant to streamline resources and increase Democratic candidate support on all ballot levels.
With a strong concentration on the Culinary Union, his approach depended on networks beyond the conventional party structure. Speaking for almost 60,000 casino employees, the union was instrumental in voter registration, phone banking, and canvassing campaigns.
The Associate Press reported on Saturday a close Senate battle held by the state in favor of Democrat incumbent Sen. Jacky Rosen, who defeated Republican Sam Brown.
Following his triumph, the president-elect has appointed Susie Wiles, co-chair of his campaign in 202, the first woman to ever occupy the post.
“Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history, and was an integral part of both my 2016 and 2020 successful campaigns,” Trump remarked in a statement.
“Susie is universally loved and respected; she is tough, sharp, creative. Susie will keep working nonstop to help America to be Great Again. Being the first-ever female Chief of Staff in United States history is a well-earned accolade. She will definitely bring pride for our nation, Trump said.
