Donald Trump made history by winning Bucks County, Pennsylvania, for the first time since 1988, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris by a narrow margin of 291 votes. The Bucks County Republican Party celebrated the victory, crediting grassroots efforts, especially those of activist Scott Presler, who had worked in the county throughout the election.
Trump’s win in Bucks County was a major shift from blue to red, with the final tally showing Trump receiving 198,722 votes (49.39%) compared to Harris’s 198,431 votes (49.32%). The close race, with late votes bringing Harris closer, ended with Trump maintaining his lead.
Some surrogates for Kamala Harris blamed her loss on President Joe Biden’s late exit from the race. However, many former campaign staffers disagreed, arguing that Harris’s inability to connect with voters and appear authentic contributed more to the historic defeat.
Despite the narrow margin, Trump’s victory in Bucks County marked a significant milestone for Republicans, as it’s the first time in over 30 years that the county voted for a Republican president. The Bucks County Republican Party proudly credited their volunteers and grassroots efforts for making this historic win possible.