Trump secures victory with increased support from key demographic groups in 2024 election
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Donald Trump won the 2024 election with increased support from various demographic groups, including a rise in Black voter support from 8% in 2020 to 16% in 2024. He also gained ground among Latino voters, increasing his support from 35% to 42%. Kamala Harris received 83% of Black votes, a decrease from Joe Biden's 91% in 2020. Among Latino voters, support for Harris fell from 63% to 56%. The gender gap was notable, with differing levels of support for Trump among Black, Latino, and white men and women. Over 140 million Americans voted, with many states reporting record early voting turnout. The AP VoteCast survey included over 120,000 voters and aimed to capture the preferences and issues important to different groups.