US Election Updates: Biden overtakes Trump with 917 votes in Georgia

The presidential candidate of the Democratic Party, Joe Biden, has taken the lead in the state of Georgia in the United States.

US President Donald Trump was leading in the state from the previous count of votes.

But Biden has overtaken him with 917 votes in the state, according to The Spectator Index.

As 99% reporting, Biden polled 2,449,371, while Trump Polled 2,448,454 and both fighting for 16 Electoral College in the state of Georgia.

This development does not seal the state for Biden yet because vote counting is still in progress.

Of the 538 US Electoral College votes, Biden has so far polled 264 with Trump trailing behind with 214 votes.

At least 270 electoral votes are required to secure a victory in the presidential election.

Both candidates have expressed optimism that they would emerge victorious — but Trump alleged malpractices in the exercise.

Nevada, Arizona, Alaska, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina are some key states that are yet to announce final results.

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