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Biden wins Wisconsin, in blow to Trump

Biden, Trump

Democratic Presidential candidate and former US Vice President Joe Biden (left) and US President Donald Trump.

Photo credit: AFP

What you need to know:

  • CNN and The New York Times, citing the Associated Press, called the race in favour of the former vice president.
  • The Trump campaign has announced its intention to request a recount in the state.

Democrat Joe Biden has won the vital battleground of Wisconsin, flipping a state won by Donald Trump in 2016 and boosting his own chances of winning the White House, US media projected.

CNN and The New York Times, citing the Associated Press, called the race in favour of the former vice president, giving him 10 more electoral votes and a total so far of 248. The magic number for victory is 270.

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