Election 2024: How Eastern Montco Voted In Biden vs. Trump Showdown

In Eastern Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, the stage is set for a highly anticipated rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in the November general election. After last Tuesday’s primary election, the voting tallies have been revealed, giving a glimpse into how the two candidates fared in the region.

Overall in Pennsylvania, Biden received 943,539 votes, securing 93.17 percent of the Democratic party’s nomination, while Trump received 791,003 votes, earning 83.38 percent of the Republican party nomination. Despite Trump facing competition from former candidate Nikki Haley, who received 16.62 percent of the votes, the race seems to be heating up.

In Eastern Montgomery County specifically, Biden garnered 87,322 votes, while Trump received 38,201 votes. The neighboring Bucks County also showed a close race, with Biden receiving 55,750 votes and Trump receiving 49,055 votes.

The voter turnout in the state was 29 percent, a significant drop from the 41 percent turnout in the 2020 primary election. Biden received 335,000 fewer votes in Pennsylvania compared to the previous election, while Trump received 265,000 fewer votes.

The results from various Eastern Montgomery municipalities also reflected the divided opinions of the voters. In Abington Township, Biden received 7,710 votes compared to Trump’s 2,020 votes. Similarly, in Cheltenham Township, Biden led with 6,688 votes against Trump’s 506 votes.

As the November general election approaches, all eyes will be on Eastern Montgomery County to see how the residents’ voting preferences may impact the final outcome of the Biden-Trump rematch. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated showdown.