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2024 Presidential Election Night Viewership Declines Yet Trump Emerges as President-elect

Election night 2024 garnered over 42 million viewers, marking a significant drop since 2020, while Trump is projected as President-elect with over 72 million votes.

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Updated: Nov 7th, 2024, 7:44 PM ET

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The 2024 presidential election night attracted 42.3 million viewers, a steep decline from 2020's 56.9 million. Fox News led with 9.8 million viewers. Trump's projected victory over Harris, alongside a notable shift in viewing habits, was evidenced by surging digital engagement amid overall declining traditional TV viewership.

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