Election results - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Voter Turnout: The overall voter turnout for this election was 65%, with a total of 100 million votes cast.
- 2. Presidential Race: The presidential race was won by candidate A, who received 52% of the popular vote and 306 electoral votes.
- 3. Senate Races: The Democrats retained control of the Senate, winning 53 seats compared to the Republicans' 47 seats.
- 4. House of Representatives: The Democrats also maintained control of the House of Representatives, holding 224 seats to the Republicans' 211 seats.
- 5. Key Swing States: Candidate A won several key swing states, including Florida, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, which helped secure their victory.
- 6. Third Party Candidates: Third party candidates received a total of 5% of the popular vote, with candidate B receiving the highest percentage at 3%.
- 7. Gender and Age Breakdown: Candidate A received strong support from female voters, winning 55% of the female vote. They also performed well among younger voters, winning 60% of voters under the age of 30.
- 8. Racial and Ethnic Breakdown: Candidate A received strong support from African American and Hispanic voters, winning 80% and 65% of their respective votes.
- 9. Issues: The economy and healthcare were the top issues for voters in this election, with 40% and 30% respectively citing them as the most important factors in their decision.
- 10. Controversies: There were several controversies surrounding the election, including claims of voter fraud and foreign interference. However, these claims were largely unsubstantiated and did not impact the overall results.