In a historic shift, President-elect Donald Trump has won Bucks County, Pennsylvania, marking the first time a Republican presidential candidate has carried the county since 1988. Final election results show Trump securing 198,722 votes (49.39%), narrowly surpassing Vice President Kamala Harris, who received 198,431 votes (49.32%).
Bucks County, a suburban area north of Philadelphia, has been a Democratic stronghold for over three decades. The last Republican to win the county was George H.W. Bush during his 1988 presidential campaign. Local Republican leaders attribute this victory to effective grassroots organizing and a resonant message of change. The Bucks County GOP expressed their pride in the collective efforts that led to this outcome.
Trump’s campaign strategy in Pennsylvania focused on economic issues, energy independence, and opposition to perceived government overreach. These themes appeared to resonate with Bucks County residents, contributing to the Republican win. Statewide, Trump secured 50.4% of the vote, earning Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral votes and playing a crucial role in his overall success in the 2024 presidential election.
The victory in Bucks County reflects a broader trend of Republican gains in suburban areas, which could pose challenges for Democrats in future elections if the GOP maintains its momentum.
? #BREAKING: FINAL results find Donald J. Trump won Bucks County, Pennsylvania – the first time for a Republican since 1988.
Late votes kept bringing Kamala Harris closer to flipping it – but she ultimately did NOT.@ScottPresler has basically been living here all year.… pic.twitter.com/zf5R1loLnm
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) November 22, 2024