What is Super Tuesday? Get all answers about the big milestone during US election where millions of American voters will be casting their ballot from 15 states
Super Tuesday is considered a big milestone in the presidential nomination process during the United States elections. It’s a big election day when the early contests are over and voters from multiple states cast ballots in primaries scheduled on the same date.
What is Super Tuesday
Super Tuesday is a crucial day in the United States presidential primary election process and occurs on the first Tuesday of March, this year it’s on March 5. During Super Tuesday, multiple states hold their primary elections or caucuses simultaneously, making it a pivotal day in the race for party nominations. This consolidated voting day allows a diverse range of states, often representing various regions and demographics, to influence the selection of candidates.
Importance of Super Tuesday
Approximately one-third of all delegates to the presidential nominating conventions can be won on Super Tuesday, helping candidates secure a substantial portion of the total delegates needed to win their party’s nomination. Approximately 36% of the Republican delegates will be chosen by these primaries and caucuses
Super Tuesday: States and territories set to vote
March 5 will witness 15 contests for Republicans and 16 contests for Democrats spread across the country.
