TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency.

Seven states – Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin – had a realistic chance of going either way, which made them crucial in the paths to victory for both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.

As of early Wednesday morning, Trump had secured wins in five, and Harris had not won any.

Decision Desk HQ on NewsNation projected Trump would win North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Nevada – enough to secure him the White House.

In 2020, Joe Biden was not declared the winner until the Saturday after the election.

President Joe Biden won six of the seven battleground states (all but North Carolina) in 2020, but Trump fared better in 2016. When he faced Hillary Clinton, Trump won six of the seven swing states. Only Nevada went blue in 2016.