As they lock up their party nominations, Biden and Trump will begin their 2024 rematch
President Biden and former President Donald Trump are anticipated to formalize their rematch for the 2024 general election on Tuesday.
As Georgia, Mississippi, and Washington State hold primaries, both the Democratic incumbent and his Republican predecessor are likely to secure the two major party presidential nominations.
With no significant challengers remaining, Biden and Trump are expected to gather nearly all of the delegates available in Tuesday’s contests, solidifying their positions as the presumptive nominees for their respective parties.
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Trump’s dominance in 14 out of the 15 GOP primaries and caucuses during Super Tuesday propelled him significantly closer to officially securing the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Following his sweeping victories, his last remaining rival for the nomination, former U.N. ambassador and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, withdrew from the race the day after Super Tuesday.
As of now, Trump has amassed 1,075 delegates, requiring 1,215 to officially clinch the nomination.
In Georgia, 59 GOP delegates are available, with Mississippi offering 40 and Washington State presenting 43. Additionally, Hawaii will provide 19 more delegates through a Republican presidential caucus later in the evening.
As for the Democratic nomination race, President Biden currently holds 1,866 delegates. Having won 14 out of 15 contests last week, he needs 1,968 delegates to secure renomination.
If Biden manages to secure all 108 delegates in Georgia, it should push him over the threshold needed for renomination. Mississippi offers 35 Democratic delegates, while Washington State presents another 92.
Both Biden and Trump held campaign events in Georgia on Saturday, highlighting the state’s significance as a crucial battleground in the general election. Georgia was one of several states that Biden narrowly won four years ago, ultimately leading to his victory over Trump and securing the White House.
The upcoming rematch between Biden and Trump marks the first repeat of presidential contenders since 1956. In that year, Republican President Dwight D. Eisenhower secured victory over former Democratic Governor Adlai Stevenson of Illinois in their second face-off for the White House.