The US Presidential Election provided a wealth of excitement and knowledge to the Sixth Form Politics students who stayed from Tuesday evening to the early hours of Wednesday in Trinity to watch the US Presidential results come through.
Our students began the night with great enthusiasm, investigating the map of the US states and the 2020 electoral college results. They analysed the predictions and exit polls in what was a unique contest, wondering if they were about to witness a historic night where the first female and member of an ethnic minority, Kamala Harris of the Democrats, would be elected President of the US.
Throughout the evening, the students engaged in lively discussions and debates about the electoral college system and its implications. They explored the potential outcomes and the significance of each state’s results, particularly focusing on the key battleground states. The possibility of Republican candidate, Donald Trump, serving a historic second term in office was a major point of contention and interest.
As the night progressed, everyone closely monitored the incoming results, comparing them with the predictions and exit polls they had studied earlier. By the early hours, it became clear that it was going to be a victory for Donald Trump, who won key battleground states such as North Carolina, Georgia and Pennsylvania. This outcome sparked further discussions about the factors that contributed to Trump’s victory and the future implications for US politics.
Despite the long hours and everyone becoming increasingly tired, our students enjoyed the experience, appreciating the opportunity to witness such a significant event in real time.
The previous day (Tuesday), BGS held a mock election for Senior School students and staff. The results of this mock election showed overwhelming support for Kamala Harris, with 83.9% of the votes, while Donald Trump received 11% and 5.1% went to other candidates. This stark contrast between the mock election and the actual results provided an additional layer of insight and discussion for our students.
A special thank you goes to Mrs Sadler (Head of History and Politics) and Miss Sadler (Science Teacher), for organising the event and staying with the students throughout the night.
