Vice President Kamala Harris achieved a significant victory in New York’s presidential race on Tuesday, securing the state’s 28 electoral votes. This result continues a long-standing trend, as New York has backed the Democratic candidate in every presidential election since it awarded its votes to Ronald Reagan during his overwhelming 1984 victory.

Former President Donald Trump has notably faced difficulties in his home state, having lost New York in all three of his presidential campaigns. The state’s electoral votes are among the most valuable in the nation, ranking fourth behind California, Texas, and Florida; however, it now has one less electoral vote compared to the previous election cycle due to demographic changes.

The victory for Harris was officially announced by the media at 9:00 p.m. EST, sealing New York’s commitment to the Democratic Party once again.