Former President Donald Trump has secured the Republican nomination for 2024 after winning the GOP primary in Pennsylvania, as projected by Decision Desk HQ. This victory adds to his delegate count, which had already surpassed the threshold required for securing the nomination. Meanwhile, President Biden is expected to claim victory in the state’s Democratic primary. Neither candidate faced significant challengers, but Biden may encounter some protest votes from Democrats expressing dissatisfaction with his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Trump may also face some dissent in favor of his former rival, Nikki Haley.
According to polling averages from Decision Desk HQ/The Hill, Trump holds a narrow 0.4 percent lead over Biden in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, setting the stage for a competitive rematch of their 2020 showdown.
In addition to the presidential primaries, Pennsylvania voters are also casting ballots in the race for Senator Bob Casey’s (D-Pa.) seat in the upper chamber and several highly contested House races. The state is poised to play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the 2024 presidential election and the balance of power in Congress.
