Biden wins White House with 306 electoral votes to Trump’s 232 – US media

Trump meanwhile claimed victory in North Carolina, CNN and NBC projected, putting his final tally at 232.


President-elect Joe Biden has won 306 votes in the state-by-state Electoral College that decides who wins the White House, against 232 for Donald Trump, US media projected on Friday.

Biden solidified his victory over Trump in the US election with a victory in traditionally Republican-leaning Georgia, called in his favor by CNN, ABC and other networks.

Trump meanwhile claimed victory in North Carolina, CNN and NBC projected, putting his final tally at 232.

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