Summary:
New York and New Jersey saw the largest swings toward President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
New York experienced an 11.5% shift towards Trump, while New Jersey saw a 10.1% movement.
The Republican party credits Trump's success to his appeal to working-class voters who felt abandoned by Democrats.
Trump's campaign included large rallies in both states, demonstrating a targeted approach.
The results highlight a substantial change in traditional voting patterns in these historically Democratic states.
NYC and NJ: Unexpected Presidential Election Results
The 2024 presidential election saw surprising shifts in traditionally Democratic New York and New Jersey, with significant swings towards President-elect Donald Trump.
Double-Digit Swings
According to elections analyst Dave Wasserman, New York saw an 11.5% swing towards Trump, while New Jersey experienced a 10.1% shift, representing the largest nationwide changes compared to the 2020 election.
Other states with significant shifts included Florida (9.8%), Massachusetts (8.7%), and California (8.4%).
Republican Explanations
The New Jersey GOP attributed the gains to Trump's appeal to working-class voters who felt abandoned by the Democrats. New Jersey GOP Chairman Bob Hugin stated, "The Democrats have abandoned them, and it’s our opportunity to govern now."
New York GOP Chairman Ed Cox highlighted Trump's ability to redefine the Republican party and expand its appeal across demographic lines, focusing on issues like safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, and economic opportunity, in contrast to what he described as "radical policies" from Democrats.
<img src="https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/2024-presidential-election-kamala-harris-93917358.jpg" alt="New York election results.">Trump's Campaign Strategy
Trump held significant rallies in both states, including a record-breaking event in Wildwood, NJ, attracting an estimated 80,000-100,000 attendees. He also held rallies in the South Bronx and Madison Square Garden.
This election marked a significant shift in voting patterns, with traditionally Democratic strongholds showing unexpected support for the Republican candidate.
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