Atlanta, Georgia – Former President Donald Trump and President Biden are both vying for the presidential nomination, with the results from Republican and Democratic voting contests in Georgia, Washington, Mississippi, and Hawaii set to determine the outcome.
The primaries and caucuses in these states will shape the trajectory of the nomination race. Trump’s main rival, former United Nations Ambassador Gov. Nikki Haley, has dropped out of the race, leaving Trump in a dominant position within the Republican field.
As the general election phase approaches, Trump faces a significant legal challenge. With 91 felony charges pending in criminal cases across multiple states, including New York, Georgia, Washington, D.C., and Florida, Trump’s legal battles could overshadow his political aspirations.
In the upcoming contests on Tuesday, a total of 161 GOP delegates are up for grabs, with Trump currently holding over 1,075 delegates. He is inching closer to the 1,215 delegates needed for the Republican nomination.
If successful, Trump would become the first Republican in history to secure the presidential nomination three times consecutively. The stakes are high in states like Georgia, Mississippi, Washington, and Hawaii, where crucial delegate counts will determine the candidates’ standing.
In the Democratic races, 254 delegates are at stake in the March 12 contests. President Biden is closing in on the 1,968 delegates required for clinching the nomination, with a lead over his closest competitors.
As the results unfold, Biden and Trump’s strategies will come to fruition, shaping the landscape of the upcoming presidential election cycle. The outcomes of the primaries and caucuses will provide a glimpse into the candidates’ strengths and weaknesses, setting the stage for a fierce election battle ahead.