As Donald Trump aims for the 270 electoral votes necessary for a second term as president, Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign is intensely focused on the pivotal “blue wall” states.

The term “blue wall” describes a group of states that traditionally support the Democratic presidential candidate. Trump successfully turned three of these states—Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin—into Republican wins in 2016, but they returned to the Democrats in 2020, going to President Joe Biden.

These three important states account for a combined total of 44 electoral votes, and neither Harris nor Trump has been declared winners there in the 2024 election yet. Securing victories in all three states could propel either candidate to the 270 electoral vote mark needed to claim the presidency.

Following Trump’s win in North Carolina, he becomes the first candidate to secure a swing state on Tuesday night. Trump also achieved victories in Republican-dominant states like Florida and Ohio, while Harris garnered wins in several states on the East Coast, including Maryland and New York.

Stay updated on the results of the “blue wall” states as vote counting continues into Wednesday.

Pennsylvania (19 electoral votes)

Previous election outcomes:

• 2016 presidential election: Trump defeated Clinton 48.6% to 47.9%
• 2020 presidential election: Biden defeated Trump 50% to 48.8%

Michigan (15 electoral votes)

Previous election outcomes:

• 2016 presidential election: Trump defeated Clinton 47.6% to 47.4%
• 2020 presidential election: Biden defeated Trump 50.6% to 47.8%

Wisconsin (10 electoral votes)

Previous election outcomes:

• 2016 presidential election: Trump defeated Clinton 47.8% to 47%
• 2020 presidential election: Biden defeated Trump 49.6% to 48.9%