Biden in early lead, says ‘we are on track to win this’

Joe Biden, the 47th vice-president of the United States, is currently leading the 2020 presidential race with over 220 electoral college votes. 

Biden campaign said on Wednesday morning (Nigerian time) that the Democratic Party candidate will be addressing Americans.

Shortly after, Biden took to the stage in Delaware to tell his supporters that he was on track to win the election.

“As I’ve said all along, it’s not my place or Donald Trump’s place to declare who’s winning this election. That’s the decision of the American people, but I am optimistic about this outcome, and I want to thank all of you,” Biden said.

“We feel good about where we are. We really do. I’m here to tell you tonight, we believe we’re on track to win this election.”

Appreciating his supporters for their patience, Biden said the results may not be totally concluded until later in the day on Wednesday or Thursday.

“We could know the results as early as tomorrow morning, but it may take a little longer,” he added.

Incumbent President Donald Trump is still shy of 200 electoral college votes, despite taking key states like Ohio, Florida, and Texas.

The candidate to be declared winner must have clinched 270 electoral college votes before such a declaration can be made.

More than 120 million votes have been called so far — but experts suggest that votes could go as high as 150 million, making this the American election with the highest voter turnout since 1908.