18 states (plus D.C.) where Hillary Clinton won the election
Whether she wins tonight or not, Hillary Clinton’s run for the presidency has been historic. She’s the first woman to ever win the nomination of a major political party — and that’s a pretty major glass ceiling to shatter. We’ve been watching her campaign closely, and tonight we’re tracking states where Clinton has won the election.
While most pollsters expected Clinton to win before this night got underway, the race appears to be closer than previously expected. To win, a candidate needs 270 Electoral College votes (click here for a primer on how that system works) — so keep checking back with us here to find out where Clinton has won (and click here to keep track of Trump’s numbers).
Colorado
Hillary Clinton will win Colorado’s 9 electoral votes, CNN projects https://t.co/tlDCvOP2TE #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/YnzDkGN2V0
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) November 9, 2016
Electoral College votes: 9
New Mexico
BREAKING: Clinton wins New Mexico. @AP race call at 10:21 p.m. EST. #Election2016 #APracecall pic.twitter.com/UvREtokGdg
— The Associated Press (@AP) November 9, 2016
Electoral College votes: 5
Illinois
BREAKING: Clinton wins Illinois. @AP race call at 9:00 p.m. EST. #Election2016 #APracecall pic.twitter.com/a6tUDMR2ni
— The Associated Press (@AP) November 9, 2016
Electoral College votes: 20
New York
BREAKING: Clinton wins New York. @AP race call at 9:01 p.m. EST. #Election2016 #APracecall pic.twitter.com/SEYW9mDabI
— The Associated Press (@AP) November 9, 2016
