Understanding Its Importance: A Comprehensive Guide
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The article discusses the upcoming Super Tuesday, the biggest day so far in the 2024 race for the White House. The article mentions that voters in 15 states and one US territory will choose candidates for president, and this event will shed light on Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s strengths and weaknesses ahead of the general election in November. The article also provides details about the delegates up for grabs, the projections for the Trump campaign, and the implications of Super Tuesday for both Trump and Biden.
Super Tuesday 2024: What to Expect in the Race for the White House
The 2024 race for the White House is heating up and Super Tuesday, the biggest day in the Presidential Primary Calendar, is just around the corner. On March 5, voters in 15 states and one US territory will cast their ballots for their preferred presidential candidates. This crucial day may shed light on the strengths and potential weaknesses of bitter rivals, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, as they prepare for a possible rematch in the November general election.
Understanding Super Tuesday
Super Tuesday is when most states vote in the presidential primary calendar. On this day, nominating contests will take place in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and the US territory of American Samoa. The Republican contest will happen in all of these 15 states, while the Democrats will vote in the same states excluding Alaska. In addition to these, results of the ongoing Democratic contest in Iowa will also be announced.
The Importance of Delegates
Super Tuesday is not just about the votes, it’s also about the delegates. Based on the results of each contest, delegates, or party officials, are awarded to the top candidates. These delegates play a crucial role in formally announcing the nominee at each party’s convention later in the summer. On Super Tuesday, about one-third of total delegates – 865 Republican and at least 1,420 Democratic – are up for grabs.
For Trump, Super Tuesday could potentially secure his Republican nomination, with his campaign projecting to win at least 773 delegates. For the Democrats, the magic number for nomination is 1,968. Although Biden is expected to seal his party’s nomination, the performance of long-shot challenges from congressman Dean Phillips and self-help author Marianne Williamson will be worth keeping an eye on.
When Will the Results be Known?
The results of Super Tuesday will start trickling in as polls close on the east coast in the early evening. However, as votes will be cast across six different time zones, the final outcome will not be immediately known. US networks, including the BBC’s US partner CBS News, are expected to begin calling states from around 20:00 ET (01:00 GMT).
Keep an Eye on These Contests
North Carolina is one state that will be closely watched, as it is a general election battleground. Voters in Colorado and Maine, states that tried to disqualify Trump based on allegations of inciting insurrection, will also be of particular interest. Virginia, a state open to voters regardless of party registration and known for its relatively moderate Republican voters, may offer a ray of hope for Trump’s rival, Nikki Haley.
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