Trump has predictable lead in Oklahoma

World November 04, 2020, 4:27

Since 1948, Oklahoma has backed Republican candidates, with the only exception made by Democrat Lyndon Johnson, in 1964

NEW YORK, November 4. /TASS/. Incumbent US President Donald Trump has predictably secured a lead in the presidential race in Oklahoma (7 electoral votes), Fox News and CNN reported.

After 10% of the ballots have been counted, Trump is winning more than 62%, while Democrat Joe Biden garnered over 36%.

Since 1948, Oklahoma has been solidly Republican, with the sole exception of Democrat Lyndon Johnson in 1964. In the 2016 election, Trump clinched 65% of the votes in Oklahoma, while then Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton received 28.9%.

Winning this state gives a candidate seven electoral votes out of 270 needed to secure the presidency.

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