Joe Biden wins Democratic primaries in Virginia and North Carolina

The president of USAthe democrat Joe Bidenand former Republican president donald trump (2017-2021) won the primaries of their respective parties this Tuesday in Virginia It is North Carolineaccording to the first projections of the American media.

According to the chains NBC It is FoxBiden declared himself the winner in the primaries of Virginia It is Vermontwhere polling stations closed at 7pm Eastern Time (0000 GMT Wednesday), and also at North Carolinewhere closing occurred half an hour later.

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Biden’s victory was practically guaranteed as he did not face significant rivals. Next to him on the ballot were the names of Dean Phillipscongressman from MinnesotaIt is Marianne Williamsonself-help book author who previously ran unsuccessfully in the 2020 primaries.

However, in the Republican primaries, Trump emerges as the winner in Virginia, with 64.9% of the votes, against 33.2% for the former US ambassador to the UN and former governor of South Carolina. Nikki Haleywith 37% of the vote.

In North Carolina, Fox and NBC declared Trump the winner with 68.5% of the vote, compared to Haley’s 28.1%, with 2% counted.

Right now, Vermont is the state with the closest results in the Republican race, where Trump has a minimal advantage of 49.7% against 47% over Haley with 11% of the votes counted.

This Super Tuesday, Vermont was one of the states most favorable to Haley’s victory.

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Haley is the only one left in the race at Republican primaries to challenge Trump’s candidacy, although for now he has lost in every state that has held elections except the District of Colombia.

Super Tuesday is the day when most states vote in primaries to elect Democratic and Republican candidates for the The White Housethat this year, unless there is a surprise, it will be Biden and Trump.

Traditionally, Super Tuesday has been a turning point in the presidential race, as more than 35% of delegates are split to choose candidates from both parties, but this year both nominations are almost closed.

Source: Elcomercio

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