Election 2024 updates: Trump begins selecting cabinet positions

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Last updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 5:26PM GMT
Trump's cabinet picks include close allies from his campaign
President-elect Donald Trump is naming members to his administration. Here's a look at the president-elect's appointees so far.

Just days after former President Donald Trump was projected to have won the presidency, Trump's transition team operation has begun, with transition co-chairs confirming that he will be selecting personnel to serve under his leadership in the coming days.

Trump is also the projected winner in Arizona, a state the former president flipped after losing it to Joe Biden in 2020.

Trump's projected win in the vital swing state marks a sweep of the battleground states.

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Nov 06, 2024, 8:59 AM

Track electoral vote count and results map for the presidential election

See how the balance of power is playing out as election results come in:

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Nov 06, 2024, 10:56 AM GMT

Trump projected to win Alaska

And Trump keeps adding to his total: ABC News is projecting that he has won Alaska's three electoral votes. He now has 279 total.

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Nov 06, 2024, 10:08 AM GMT

Trump could carry all seven swing states

Let's check in on the results in the seven main presidential swing states. As we've reported, Trump is already projected to win Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. And so far, more votes have been counted for him than for Harris in Arizona, Michigan, Nevada and Wisconsin as well. That raises the possibility that he could sweep all seven states for a 312-226 Electoral College victory.

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Nov 06, 2024, 9:12 AM GMT

Trump is a dad of 5, grandfather of 10: What to know about his family

Former President Donald Trump is a father of five and grandfather of 10 whose family is intertwined with his political career, including the 2024 presidential campaign.

Click here for a look at what to know about Donald Trump's family as he vies for a return to the White House in the 2024 presidential race.

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Nov 06, 2024, 9:09 AM GMT

World leaders react to 2024 presidential election results

World leaders and top officials are reacting to the unfolding results of the 2024 presidential election as the contest draws to a conclusion.

Click here for a look at the messages being sent.