The top ten states where Trump outperformed in 2024
President-elect Trump made significant gains in the 2024 election, flipping six highly competitive states in his victory last week. However, his success was not limited to battleground states. A recent Fox News analysis revealed that Trump outperformed his 2020 margins in several states, including both conservative strongholds and deeply Democratic areas.
Here is a breakdown of the top 10 states where Trump most outperformed his 2020 margins:
1. New York
Despite Vice President Harris winning the state by 11.8 points, Trump swung New York by 11 points. His largest gains were seen in New York City and Long Island, where he improved his vote share by 6.3 points.
2. New Jersey
In New Jersey, Trump swung the state by 10 points, with his biggest gains in the northeast corner. Despite Harris winning by 5.9 points, Trump improved his vote share by 4.7 points.
3. Florida
Trump’s biggest swing was in Florida, where he improved his vote share by 4.9 points and won the state by 13.1 points. Miami-Dade County flipped to the GOP for the first time since 1988.
4. Massachusetts
Despite Harris winning Massachusetts by 24.8 points, Trump swung the state by 8.8 points. He gained the most in Suffolk County and Bristol County.
5. California
In California, Trump swung the state by 8.6 points, with his biggest gains in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Despite Harris winning by 20.6 points, Trump improved his vote share by 3.8 points.
6. Texas
Trump swung Texas by 8.3 points, winning the state by 13.9 points. His largest swings were in the southern parts of the state, with Webb County moving 25 points toward Trump.
7. Mississippi
Despite Trump winning Mississippi by 24.3 points, he swung the state by 7.8 points. He gained across the state, including in Yazoo County, a majority-Black county.
8. Rhode Island
Trump swung Rhode Island by 7.3 points, despite Harris winning by 13.6 points. His biggest gains were in Providence, the state’s capital.
9. Tennessee
Trump swung Tennessee by 6.5 points, winning the state by 29.7 points. He gained across the state, with a double-digit swing in Trousdale County.
10. Illinois
In Illinois, Trump swung the state by 6.3 points, despite Harris winning by 10.6 points. His biggest swing was in Cook County, home to Chicago.
Overall, President-elect Trump’s gains in the 2024 election were not limited to battleground states. He made significant strides in both conservative strongholds and deeply Democratic areas, showcasing his broad appeal among voters across the country.
