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US Election: Trump Flips Georgia, Securing Key Battleground State For Republicans

The Republican Candidate in the United States Presidential Election, Donald Trump, has clinched a victory in Georgia, securing a critical win in a battleground state his campaign viewed as essential after narrowly losing it in 2020.

The win represents a significant boost for Republicans, who were eager to re-establish Georgia’s reputation as a conservative stronghold following Joe Biden’s breakthrough victory there in 2020. That year, Democrats went on to win both Senate seats in the state through runoff elections, marking a historic moment.

The outcome also reflects a shift from four years ago when Trump, disputing his loss in Georgia, urged Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “find” enough votes for him to secure the state—a plea that led to a criminal racketeering indictment in Fulton County. That case remains active.

This victory positions the former President closer to reclaiming the presidency, contingent on wins in other pivotal states where Biden was victorious in 2020. Biden’s prior win in Georgia had made him the first Democratic presidential candidate to carry the state since Bill Clinton in 1992, while Trump had taken it in 2016.

Trump’s campaign worked strategically to combat Democratic advances in the metro Atlanta area while amplifying turnout in smaller, rural regions, with dedicated support from Republican grassroots leaders and officials. This momentum was bolstered by six visits Trump made to Georgia this year, with rallies in key cities like Rome, Savannah, and Atlanta.

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