Trump has won North Carolina and Georgia and is leading in the other five swing states.Republicans are also projected to retake control of the Senate.Harris' best chance of winning would be sweeping the "blue wall" states of Michigan,

While polls do not begin to close for another couple of hours, ex-GOP Congressman Joe Walsh is optimistic that Vice President Kamala Harris will be declared the winner in the historic race. Not only does he think she’ll be victorious, he also suggests that the race may not even be close.

Trump’s imprint on American political life has been profound. Some of the discord, crudeness, controversy and political realignment he has ushered in could fade if he loses, but much of it could linger in some form, experts say. Win or lose, Trumpism will have a massive impact on a Republican Party that is very much at a crossroads.