In a nail-biting race for the presidency, Donald Trump has taken the lead in three pivotal states: Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia.

Further, he is edging ahead of Kamala Harris in several other battlegrounds.

Preliminary returns show Trump also leading in Wisconsin and Michigan, he’s gaining momentum in what could be a historic comeback.

Although the results are not final, Republicans are celebrating early projections for majority control of the Senate.

Trump’s campaign headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida, was buzzing with excitement, where supporters gathered to await updates and celebrate each state projected in his favour.

Elon Musk, a vocal Trump supporter and major donor, joined Trump, capturing the moment in a social media post showing the two in deep conversation.

The night, seen by Republicans as a turning point, also brought optimism for a potential majority in Congress, with Republicans projected to win Senate seats in West Virginia, Ohio, and Texas.

Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign faced a tense night.

Planned celebrations at her alma mater, Howard University in Washington, D.C., quickly dissolved as two swing states went to Trump.

Campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond announced that Harris would not appear, leaving her supporters deflated as the night’s mood shifted from hopeful to uncertain.

Lindy Li, a Democratic fundraiser, shared her disappointment, noting the unease among Harris’s supporters: “It’s pretty grim right now, but we still see a path forward.”

As exit polls emerged, indications showed Harris might not have resonated with female voters as strongly as anticipated, drawing 54% support compared to Joe Biden’s 57% in 2020.

This, coupled with claims from Trump of “massive cheating” in Philadelphia, further heightened the tension, though local authorities found no evidence to support the accusations.

Law enforcement agencies across the country stayed on high alert, managing bomb threat hoaxes and reinforcing security in election-related areas, particularly in Georgia.

With stakes high for both parties, Trump may secure a political comeback that would make him the first president to win non-consecutive terms in over a century.

Harris, on the other hand, continues her journey to potentially becoming the first woman and South-Asian American president, keeping supporters hopeful for a breakthrough.

As the final votes are counted, all eyes remain on the battleground states that could define America’s next chapter.