The 2024 presidential election undergone multiple political shifts that ultimately landed in Donald Trump’s favor that will place the 45h president once again in the White House to become the 47th president.
It is the second time in U.S. history for a president to win two non-consecutive presidencies. Grover Cleveland did it first as the United States’ 22nd and 24th president. Trump is the first U.S. president with a felony conviction.
CBS News has projected Trump as the winner in the battleground states North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — enough for a 270 electoral vote win. As of early Wednesday morning, a winner has not been projected yet in Michigan, Arizona or Nevada.
Speaking on stage the night of election from West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump offered conciliatory remarks to all Americans, “It’s time to put the divisions of the last four years behind us. It’s time to unite. We’re going to try. Success will bring us together.”
He adds, “We’re going to help our country heal. We have a country that needs help, and it needs help badly. Every single citizen, I will be fighting for you and your family, every single day. This will be truly the golden age of America.”
His call for unity and healing is a break from the divisive remarks of his campaign which leads some to be skeptical. Other Americans welcome these conciliatory words.
Trump’s victory came on an America-first economic populist platform and a conservative culture agenda. As of press time, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has not commented on the election.
U.S. Senate, House
AP reports Republicans seized control of the U.S. Senate late election night, wresting away the majority for the first time in four years. Highlighting two major races: Democratic efforts to oust firebrand Republicans Ted Cruz of Texas and Rick Scott of Florida collapsed.
Democrats last hope for power in Washington is winning the House. They need a net gain of just four House seats to wrest the slim majority from Republicans. Analysts predict Democrats will retake the House majority, but that has yet to be confirmed as of press time.
Major Hawaii races
Kamala Harris has won the Hawaii contest and secured the state’s four Electoral College votes. Late Tuesday night Office of Elections results show Harris with 61.6% to Trump’s 35.8%.
Democrat congressional incumbents Sen Mazie Hirono, Reps Ed Case and Jill Tokuda won their respective races.: U.S. Senate: Mazie Hirono (D) 283,454, 65.5% to Bob McDermott (R) 135,761, 31.4%; U.S. House, District 1: Ed Case (D) 149,244, 72.7% to Patrick Largey (R) 56,154, 27.3%; U.S. House District 2: Jill Tokuda (D) 139,982, 67.4% to Steven Bond (R) 61,407, 29.6%.
Filipino candidates: State Senate (Fil candidate listed first)
-Gabby Macaraeg (R) 4,488, 24.1% to Lynn Pualani Deconte (D)12,662, 67.9% District 7 (Hana, East and Upcountry Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe and Molokini)
-Brandon Elefante (D) 14,735, 70.4% to Pat Beeman (R) 5,088, 24.3% District 16 (Aiea, Aiea Heights, Halawa, Pearlridge, Newtown, Royal Summit, Waimalu, Waiau, Momilani, Pacific Palisades, and Pearl City)
Filipino candidates: State House (Fil candidate listed first)
-Margaret Lim (R) 3,128, 28.6% to Jenna Takenouchi (D) 7,356, 67.1% District 27 (Pacific Heights, Nuuanu, Liliha)
-Ikaika Hussey (D) 3,604, 65.3% to Carole Kaapu (R) 1,667, 30.2% District 29 (Kamehameha Heights, Kalihi Valley, portion of Kalihi)
-Shirley Ann Templo (D) 2,942, 64.6% to P.M. Azinga (R) 1,320, 29.0% District 30 (Kalihi, Kalihi Kai, Keehi Lagoon, Hickam Village)
-Nancy Valdez (R) 2,222, 28.9% to Linda Ichiyama (D) 5,116, 66.5% District 31 (Fort Shafter Flats, Salt Lake, Pearl Harbor)
-Micah Aiu (D) 4,028, 46.9% to Garner Shimizu (R) 4,088, 47.6% District 32 (Fort Shafter, Moanalua, Aliamanu, Foster Village, portions of Aiea and Halawa)
-Trish La Chica (D) 8,041, 64.1% to Taylor Kaaumoana (R) 3,577, 28.5% District 37 (Portions of Mililani Town, Mililani Mauka, Koa Ridge, Waip io Gentry)
-Rose Martinez (D) 3,434, 44.8% to Julie Reyes Oda (R) 3,743, 48.9% District 40 (Portions of Lower Village and Ewa Beach, Iroquois Point)
-Diamond Garcia (R) 3,942, 53.5% to Anthony Paris (D) 3,116, 42.3% District 42 (Portions of Varona Village, Ewa, and Kapolei, Fernandez Village)
-David Alcos (R) 4,782, 55.2% to John Clark (D) 3,460, 40.1% District 41 (Portion of Ewa Beach, Ocean Pointe, Barbers Point) Josiah Ubando RUNNING FOR: District 49 (Kaneohe, Maunawili)
-Greggor Ilagan (D) 5,485, 67.1% to Keikilani Ho (R) 2,267, 27.8% District 4 (Black Sands Beach Subdivision, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaiian Beaches, Kalap ana, Koae, Leilani Estates, Nanawale Estates, Pahoa, Pohoiki, Seaview Estates)
Filipino candidates: City Council
Keani Rawlins-Fernandez 20,542, 42.4% to John Pele 16,141, 33.3% Maui County Council (Molokai)
Abe Apilado Jr. finished 10th with 4,394 2.6% Kauai County Council
Addison Bulosan finished 6th with 9,605 5.7% Kauai County Council
*All local races reporting has been last updated as of Nov. 6, 7 a.m.
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