Did Trump win the election?

Yes, Donald Trump won the 2024 U.S. presidential election. He secured both the Electoral College and the popular vote, becoming only the second Republican to win the popular vote since 19881. Trump's victory was notable for winning all seven battleground states, but his margins were modest by historical standards, with a popular vote margin of about 1.6 percentage points12. Despite his victory, Trump's performance did not significantly boost down-ballot Republicans, as Democrats won key Senate races and maintained a narrow margin in the House1.