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Trump's Pennsylvania Win Largest For GOP Since Reagan In 1984

Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Republican Party of Florida Freedom Summit, Nov. 4, 2023, in Kissimmee, Fla.Trump is already laying a sweeping set of policy goals should he win a second t

Former President Trump's projected win in Pennsylvania marks a significant achievement, representing the largest margin of victory for a Republican presidential candidate in the commonwealth since former President Reagan's triumph in 1984. According to Decision Desk, Trump was leading Vice President Harris with 50.87% of the vote compared to 48.17%, a margin of 2.7% as of 3 a.m.

Looking back at historical data, Reagan's victory in Pennsylvania in 1984 against Democrat Walter Mondale was by a substantial margin of 7.35%. Following Reagan, former President George H.W. Bush secured the commonwealth with a narrower margin of 2.31% in 1988.

Trump led Harris by 2.7% in PA, according to Decision Desk.
Trump's win in PA is the largest for a Republican since Reagan in 1984.
Reagan won PA in 1984 with a 7.35% margin.

However, the Bush legacy did not continue in Pennsylvania as former President George W. Bush did not manage to secure the state in both the 2000 and 2004 elections. In contrast, Trump's success in 2016 saw him clinch Pennsylvania by a slim margin of 0.72%.

Trump's recent win in Pennsylvania not only solidifies his standing in the state but also underscores the shifting political landscape. The significance of this victory is evident in the context of Pennsylvania's historical voting patterns and the competitive nature of presidential elections in the state.

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