Joe Biden says ‘we’re going to win this race’ but does not declare victory

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks Friday, November 6 in Wilmington, Delaware Picture: Carolyn Kaster/AP

Joe Biden has stopped short of officially declaring victory in the US election but said he is confident he is ultimately going to win the race to the White House.

The Democratic candidate took the lead in the key battleground states of Pennsylvania and Georgia on Friday, with forecasters putting him just one state from victory as officials continue counting votes.