WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are both coming off strong performances in the Super Tuesday contests and are now turning their focus to Georgia. They will be campaigning for votes in Tuesday’s presidential primary in a state that will have a significant impact on their fates in November.
For Trump, the day holds added importance as voters in Georgia and three other states could potentially give him enough delegates to secure the Republican nomination for president.
While the Georgia primary will be largely uneventful, with Trump’s main rival Nikki Haley suspending her campaign and Biden facing fewer challengers, the state still remains a crucial battleground. Both candidates will be holding events in Georgia on Saturday, with Biden in Atlanta and Trump in Rome.
Georgia played a pivotal role in the 2020 election, with Biden narrowly winning the state over Trump. The ongoing legal battles and controversies surrounding the election results continue to make Georgia a key state to watch.
Georgia is the biggest delegate prize among the contests happening on Tuesday, with both Biden and Trump nearing the delegate count needed to secure their party’s nominations. Tuesday could be a milestone day for Trump, while Biden is looking towards March 19 for a possible clinching of the nomination.
Here’s a glimpse of what to expect on election night:
PRIMARY DAY
The Georgia presidential primary will take place on Tuesday with polls closing at 7 p.m. ET.
WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT
The Democratic ballot includes Biden, Phillips, and Williamson, while the Republican ballot features Trump, Haley, and several other candidates.
WHO CAN VOTE
Any registered voter in Georgia can participate in either primary as the state does not require party registration.
DELEGATE ALLOCATION RULES
Georgia has 108 pledged Democratic delegates and 59 Republican delegates at stake, with allocation rules varying for each party.
DECISION NOTES
The primaries in Georgia are not expected to be competitive, as Biden and Trump are the frontrunners in their respective races.
WHAT DO TURNOUT AND ADVANCE VOTE LOOK LIKE
Turnout in previous elections and pre-Election Day voting statistics are provided to give insight into voter participation.
HOW LONG DOES VOTE-COUNTING USUALLY TAKE?
Details on the timing of vote counting and reporting are given based on past election data.
ARE WE THERE YET?
A countdown to key events leading up to the general election is provided.
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Robert Yoon, The Associated Press
