Donald Trump wins Pennsylvania, on the verge of winning presidency, NBC News projects --Donald Trump won the critical swing state of Pennsylvania, NBC News projects | 6 Nov 2024 | Republican Donald Trump has won the critical swing state of Pennsylvania and is on the verge of winning the presidency, NBC News projects. Trump gained 19 electoral votes after winning the keystone state, putting his total projected electoral votes at 266, according to NBC News. Trump's major victory comes after already winning the battleground states of North Carolina and Georgia. The election was also a major win for the Republicans overall, with the GOP gaining control of the Senate, NBC News projects.