The result in Georgia was less of a knife-edge than had been predicted – the reasons for this are embedded in the state’s difficult history.

Former President Donald Trump won the swing state of Georgia on Wednesday, returning its 16 electoral votes to the Republican column.

Explore how Georgia counties voted in 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024. The color for each county indicates the candidate who received the most votes. Tap any county on the map for detailed results.

In Atlanta’s core counties, Democratic support remained strong, though Harris’ totals were generally close to or slightly below Biden’s 2020 numbers, whereas Trump saw slight increases across all ...