Joe Biden and Donald Trump are on track to secure their party nominations, setting the stage for a historic presidential election rematch, with key primaries highlighting the political landscape and voter sentiments.

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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are expected to clinch their party’s nominations after Tuesday’s primaries, signaling the start of the first U.S. presidential election rematch in nearly 70 years. The primaries in four states, including the crucial battleground of Georgia where Trump is facing criminal charges related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, are seen as formalities, with outcomes largely anticipated.

Trump’s path to the Republican nomination became clear after Nikki Haley, his last significant rival, withdrew from the race following Trump’s overwhelming success in 14 of the 15 Super Tuesday contests. On the Democratic side, Biden has encountered minimal opposition, although his stance on Israel’s war in Gaza has led to a notable minority of Democratic voters casting “uncommitted” ballots in protest.

Both candidates have already pivoted towards the November 5 general election, each holding rallies in Georgia this past Saturday. In Rome, Georgia, Trump, 77, reiterated his unfounded claims of election fraud in 2020 and criticized Fulton County attorney, Fani Willis, for what he perceives as politically motivated prosecution. Trump also renewed his focus on immigration, promising to prioritize it as a campaign issue as he did in the previous election.

Meanwhile, Biden, 81, emphasized themes from his recent State of the Union address during his Atlanta rally, cautioning that Trump’s return could endanger U.S. democracy and criticizing Trump’s divisive stance on immigration. The Biden campaign has intensified its efforts, announcing a $30 million ad buy and a tour of battleground states after a $10 million fundraising surge post-State of the Union.

According to Edison Research, Trump needs 139 more delegates to secure the Republican nomination, with 161 delegates up for grabs in the upcoming primaries in Georgia, Hawaii, Mississippi, and Washington state. Biden is 113 delegates short of the 1,968 required for the Democratic nomination, with 254 delegates available in the next round of primaries.

Voter enthusiasm for a 2020 election rematch appears low, with both Biden and Trump facing challenges. Trump’s legal troubles, including 91 felony charges across four indictments, may affect his appeal among certain voter demographics. He is also set to be the first former U.S. president to stand trial in a criminal case. Biden, on the other hand, must overcome concerns about his age and policy challenges such as the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border and economic perceptions despite an expanding economy and easing inflation.

This year’s election, mirroring the 1956 rematch between Dwight Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson, highlights a politically divided America and the ongoing challenges facing both presidential candidates as they seek to rally their bases and appeal to undecided voters.

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