Biden and Trump set for election rematch after securing party nominations

US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face a 2020 rematch for the White House after securing their party nominations.

Yesterday, both candidates passed the thresholds to secure nominations for the election this November. 

Four states, one American territory and Democrats living abroad held their primaries on Tuesday. 

Polling suggests that the American public is not thrilled about the rematch with the age and ability to perform their duties questioned. 

The nominations will be made official at party conventions this summer. 

Biden, 81, said that he was “honoured” voters had backed his re-election bid “in a moment when the threat Trump poses is greater than ever”.

Incumbency gave Biden a natural advantage and he faced no serious challengers for the Democratic nomination. 

Trump, 77, remains popular amongst Republican voters and faced no serious challengers.