US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both secured their parties’ nominations for the upcoming November election after surpassing delegate requirements.
Following primaries in four states, one American territory, and among Democrats abroad on Tuesday, the stage is set for a rematch of the 2020 presidential election in eight months’ time.
The official nominations will be confirmed at party conventions scheduled for this summer.
At 81 years old, President Biden expressed gratitude for the support of voters amid what he perceives as an escalating threat from Trump. He emphasized positive economic trends but acknowledged challenges to democracy and social programs.
Despite concerns about his age, Biden faced no significant challengers for the Democratic nomination, benefiting from the support of the party establishment.
Meanwhile, Trump, aged 77, remains popular among Republican voters, securing victory in numerous primaries despite competition from well-funded opponents.
Trump’s reelection campaign focuses on issues such as immigration reform, crime reduction, energy production, and foreign policy.
While the dominance of Biden and Trump in their respective primaries was expected, polling suggests dissatisfaction among Americans with the prospect of another Biden-Trump faceoff.
The presidential primaries and caucuses determine the allocation of party delegates, with each state having its own rules. Both parties require candidates to secure a specific number of delegates for the nomination.
Tuesday’s primaries occurred in several states, with Biden and Trump’s victories all but assured due to the withdrawal of their main competitors.
With both candidates surpassing the delegate threshold, the 2024 general election effectively begins, culminating on November 5, 2024.
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