Global observers noted that on Tuesday, President Joe Biden mathematically secured the Democratic nomination by surpassing the delegate threshold after winning Georgia, according to projections from major networks. Biden crossed the 1,968-delegate mark needed to clinch the nomination virtually, signaling a decisive step forward in the race for November. Authorities highlighted the outcome as a clear demonstration of Biden’s broad support within the party, reinforced by quick, network-led projections once polls closed in Georgia. These results underscore Biden’s lead heading into the Democratic convention and set the stage for a highly anticipated nominating process across multiple states. (AP, Reuters, CNN)
Georgia, the first state to complete its congressional district and statewide tallies on that voter day, allocated 108 delegates to the Democratic contest. Biden’s path to the nomination was reinforced by his strong showing, as projections indicated he needed 96 delegates to secure the nomination, a threshold well within reach as vote counting progressed. With a small share of ballots tallied, Biden commanded approximately 95.4 percent of Georgia’s support, far ahead of the remaining contenders on the ballot: Marianne Williamson, a prolific author of self-help titles, who drew about 2.6 percent, and Dean Phillips, a Minnesota congressman, who captured roughly 2 percent. (AP, NBC)
Television networks across the United States—key players in declaring presidential winners—announced Biden’s victory within roughly ten minutes of polls closing, illustrating the margin of his win in Georgia and the confidence of the media in calling the race early. (CNN, MSNBC)
Apart from Georgia, Mississippi and Washington also held Democratic primaries that day. Additionally, the Northern Mariana Islands in the Pacific held primaries, where Biden won all six delegates in contention. (AP)
The former president Donald Trump, who previously led the Republican side, appeared positioned to secure the Republican nomination as results from Georgia, Mississippi, Hawaii and Washington pointed toward his continued advantage. Together these states accounted for 161 delegates. Trump, entering the night with a substantial delegate lead, needed more to reach the threshold for nomination. However, final results could hinge on the late outcomes from Washington and Hawaii, potentially delaying a formal conclusion until results are fully tallied on the following day. (Reuters, AP)
In the United States, the primary process operates on an indirect basis: voters select delegates who pledge to back a candidate at the national convention. While the two frontrunners could already be mathematically positioned to become the party’s presidential nominees, formal declarations depend on the conventions. The Republican National Convention was scheduled for mid-July in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the Democratic National Convention for late July in Chicago, Illinois. (AP, PBS News)