In the 2016 United States presidential election, the candidate needed to secure at least 270 electoral votes to win the presidency. Several states were crucial in determining the outcome, and the specific state that pushed Donald Trump past this threshold was Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania’s 20 electoral votes proved pivotal. Prior to its result, the election’s outcome remained uncertain. Securing this state provided the necessary electoral majority, solidifying Trump’s victory and shifting the trajectory of American politics. This outcome underscored the significance of individual states in the Electoral College system and the importance of campaigning effectively in swing states.