Current:Home > InvestTrump, Biden could clinch 2024 nomination after today's Republican and Democratic primaries in Washington, Georgia, Mississippi -Ascend Wealth Education
Trump, Biden could clinch 2024 nomination after today's Republican and Democratic primaries in Washington, Georgia, Mississippi
View
Date:2025-04-18 21:20:04
Former President Donald Trump may be able to clinch the Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday, after results are in from the four GOP voting contests taking place in Georgia, Washington, Mississippi and Hawaii. President Biden may also clinch the nomination on Tuesday.
Republicans Georgia, Mississippi and Washington will hold primaries, while Hawaii is holding GOP caucuses. Democrats will be holding primaries in Georgia, Mississippi, Washington and the northern Mariana Islands, and Democrats abroad will also be voting.
Trump's remaining major rival, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, dropped her White House bid after the Super Tuesday primaries. Mr. Biden does not have any major challengers.
Trump dominated the Republican field without ever debating any of his primary opponents, and has dominated the early state nominating contests.
The former president is also entering the general election phase of the presidential campaign facing 91 felony charges in four criminal cases. His first criminal trial is slated to begin on March 25 in New York, where he faces 34 charges connected to alleged "hush money" payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential election. Trump also faces state criminal charges in Georgia for alleged interference in the 2020 presidential election, as well as federal charges in Washington, D.C. He is also facing federal charges in Florida over his handling of classified documents after his presidency.
In the four contests Tuesday, 161 GOP delegates are at stake. Trump has over 1,075 delegates, according to CBS News estimates, and is closing in on the 1,215 delegates needed to secure the nomination. There are 254 Democratic delegates that can be won in the March 12 contests, with Mr. Biden closing in on the 1,968 needed to clinch.
Trump would be the first Republican in history ever to secure the presidential nomination three straight times. Richard Nixon won the GOP nomination three times, although not in consecutive cycles.
For Republicans, in Georgia, 59 delegates are on the line; in Mississippi, 40 delegates are in play; in Washington, that's 43 delegates; in the Hawaii caucus, 19 delegates are up for grabs.
When do polls close for today's GOP primaries?
Georgia
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m., but any voter in line at 7 p.m. will be able to cast a ballot, according to state rules.
Mississippi
Polls open at 7 a.m. CT (8 a.m. ET) and close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET) but as in Georgia, any voter in line at 7 p.m. will be able to cast a ballot.
Washington
Washington is a mail-in voting state, but voters may also cast ballots on Tuesday. Polls close at 8 p.m. PT (11 p.m. ET).
Hawaii
Hawaii GOP caucus goers will go to their caucuses from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. local time (12 a.m. to 2 a.m. ET).
How many delegates does Trump need to secure the nomination?
He needs under 140 delegates to reach 1,215.
How many delegates does Trump have?
Here is the latest delegate estimate from CBS News' data desk:
When do polls close in the Democratic contests?
Georgia
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m., but any voter in line at 7 p.m. will be able to cast a ballot, according to state rules.
Mississippi
Polls open at 7 a.m. CT (8 a.m. ET) and close at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET) but as in Georgia, any voter in line at 7 p.m. will be able to cast a ballot.
Washington
Washington is a mail-in voting state, but voters may also cast ballots on Tuesday. Polls close at 8 p.m. PT (11 p.m. ET).
Northern Mariana Islands
The Democratic party of the Northern Mariana Islands held their primaries from March 5-12. Polls closed at 4 a.m. ET.
Democrats abroad
Democrats Abroad can vote in person or submit their ballots by email, fax or postal mail. Polls close at 3 a.m. ET and results are expected on March 19.
How many delegates does Biden need to secure the nomination?
With the results from the Northern Mariana Islands, Mr. Biden has 1,868 delegates, meaning he only needs 100 more to clinch the Democratic nomination.
How many delegates does Biden have?
Here are the latest estimates from the CBS News data desk:
Kabir Khanna contributed to this report.
- In:
- Georgia
- Joe Biden
- Mississippi
- Donald Trump
- Washington
- Hawaii
Hunter Woodall is a political editorial producer for CBS News. He covered the 2020 New Hampshire primary for The Associated Press and has also worked as a Kansas statehouse reporter for The Kansas City Star and the Washington correspondent for Minnesota's Star Tribune.
TwitterveryGood! (9939)
Related
- Kylie Jenner Shows Off Sweet Notes From Nieces Dream Kardashian & Chicago West
- Winter storm system hits eastern New Mexico, headed next to Texas Panhandle and central Oklahoma
- Wall Street marks a milestone as the S&P 500 closes above 5,000 for the first time
- Jeff Bezos sells nearly 12 million Amazon shares worth at least $2 billion, with more to come
- Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children’s hospital
- House sets second Mayorkas impeachment vote for Tuesday
- The S&P 500 hit a new record. Why the milestone does (and does not) matter for your 401(k)
- Breaking down everything we know about Taylor Swift's album 'Tortured Poets Department'
- NHL in ASL returns, delivering American Sign Language analysis for Deaf community at Winter Classic
- Jeff Bezos sells nearly 12 million Amazon shares worth at least $2 billion, with more to come
Ranking
- Tom Holland's New Venture Revealed
- Pricey Super Bowl: Some NFL fans pass on expensive tickets and just have ‘a good time’ in Vegas
- Taylor Swift's Super Bowl Squad Includes Blake Lively and Ice Spice
- Review: Usher shines at star-studded 2024 Super Bowl halftime show
- 'Survivor' 47 finale, part one recap: 2 players were sent home. Who's left in the game?
- Caitlin Clark points tracker: See how close Iowa women's basketball star is to NCAA record
- 'Game manager'? Tired label means Super Bowl double standard for Brock Purdy, Patrick Mahomes
- DNC accuses RFK Jr. campaign and super PAC of colluding on ballot access effort
Recommendation
Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie return for an 'Encore,' reminisce about 'The Simple Life'
'Percy Jackson' producers on Season 2, recasting Lance Reddick: 'We're in denial'
49ers star Deebo Samuel returns to Super Bowl 58 after hamstring injury
Alex Ovechkin tops Wayne Gretzky's record for empty net goals as streak hits four games
Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds
High profile women stand out on the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame shortlist
Mariah Carey, Cher, Sade, Oasis and Ozzy Osbourne among Rock Hall nominees for 2024
Beyoncé releases two new songs during the Super Bowl, teasing more to come