It’s primary day in Illinois, and the fight for delegates in the Land of Lincoln is shaping up to be an important moment in the race for the Republican nomination.
The state has 69 delegates, 54 of which are up for grabs on Tuesday. Mitt Romney leads the national race so far with 522 delegates, Rick Santorum is in second with 252, followed by Newt Gingrich (136) and Ron Paul (50). To lock up the nomination before the Republican National Convention in August, a candidate needs 1,144 committed delegates.
To get to that magic number, the candidates are turning to the web in the battle for the White House. Journalists covering the race are using social media to update followers with up-to-the-second news and pictures. Voters are showing their support for their candidates of choice on networks like Facebook and Twitter.
As Tuesday’s primary night unfolds, Mashable is sharing the best examples of social media’s use throughout the night. Follow along to learn how politicians, journalists and voters are using social media during the Illinois primary:
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Source: Mashable
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