Trump hails ‘big win’ but Biden says he’s ‘on track’ for victory in tight race

Donald Trump has accused his opponents of “trying to steal the election”

Donald Trump is fighting to remain in the White House (AP/Alex Brandon)

Donald Trump has hailed a “big win” and accused his opponents of “trying to steal the election”, while Joe Biden has insisted the tight race is not over and that his campaign for the presidency is still “on track” for victory.

In a nail-biting contest that is still too close to call, the Republican incumbent made big gains with results better than polling had anticipated and wins in the fiercely-contested bellwether states of Florida and Ohio.