US Election 2016: Algorithm forecasting 80% chance of Donald Trump victory

Donald Trump has swung into the lead – literally.

The respected New York Times’ swingometer started the night predicting an 80% chance of a Clinton victory.

But that substantial lead has ebbed away throughout the night.

Now, the New York Times is predicting the tycoon has a 59% of victory – a remarkable turnaround.

If, as expected, he wins in Florida, Ohio and Virginia, those odds are only likely to increase.

Despite it predicting a likely Trump victory, the New York Times is still estimating Clinton will win the popular vote.

Trump, however, will get around 272 Electoral College votes on current projections – just two more than necessary for victory.