President Trump won Ohio over Democratic nominee Joe Biden, according to Fox News, scoring a victory critical to his prospects for winning a second term.

Trump was receiving 53.5% of the vote and led Biden by approximately 8 percentage points, with most precincts reporting a comfortable margin that recalled the president’s victory in Ohio four years ago. The Midwestern battleground was considered crucial to Trump’s path to 270 Electoral College votes. Winning there ensured a reelection victory was still within reach.