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What are swing states and how do they decide the US election result?

Deutsche Welle Wednesday, 6 November 2024 ()
Because of the Electoral College system in the US, "swing states" determine who wins the election. Which states will be crucial for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on Election Day? And what do we know about them?
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