It is the most scrutinized meeting of the primaries for the American presidential election. Voters in fifteen states and one American territory are called to vote to decide between the candidates for the nomination of the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, Tuesday, March 5, on the occasion of the traditional “Super Tuesday”. The first offices opened at 6 a.m. (local time) in Maine, a state on the east coast of the country. This live is now over.
Joe Biden almost assured of winning. As always, when an outgoing president is a candidate for his own succession, the Democratic primaries leave little room for suspense. The 81-year-old head of state has overwhelmingly won all the elections that have taken place so far, against the two candidates facing him. He should easily win on Tuesday.
Donald Trump, big favorite among the Republicans. Despite several trials planned for 2024, the billionaire approaches “Super Tuesday” with a large lead over his rival Nikki Haley, the last candidate still in the running. He already had the votes of 273 delegates on Monday, out of the 1,215 needed to secure the party’s nomination. The former governor of South Carolina only has 43, according to the AP agency’s count.
First results known during the night. Polls take place at times and with rules that differ depending on the state. If Maine launches the vote on Tuesday morning, voters will be able to express themselves until 8 p.m. (local time) in Alaska – or Wednesday at 6 a.m. in France. The first results will be known during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday. In some states like California, the final results could take several days to be announced, while the postal votes are counted.