Biden edges closer to presidency by overtaking Trump in Georgia and Pennsylvania

Mr Biden was expected to address the nation on Friday night

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden joined by Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris. Picture: AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster

Joe Biden was edging closer to victory in the presidential race as he overtook the lead in the key battleground states of Pennsylvania and Georgia in potentially decisive moments.

With forecasts putting him just one state from victory, the Democratic challenger surpassed Donald Trump in the swing states on Fridays as officials continued counting votes.