WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – According to CNN, with 75 percent of the votes counted in Michigan, Trump is leading with a margin of 0.9 percent. In Pennsylvania, Trump is leading by 0.5 percent with 93 percent of the votes counted. In New Hampshire his lead is even slimmer – only 0.1 percent after 81 percent of the votes have been counted.
Victory in Michigan gives 16 electoral votes, in Pennsylvania — 20, New Hampshire — 4.
The US presidential elections were held on Tuesday, November 8. Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton are the main contenders for the post of the new US leader. US Republican candidate Donald Trump has a chance of over 95 percent to win in the presidential election, The New York Times says basing on preliminary results.