(UPDATED at 4:25 p.m. on Nov. 4) COVINGTON, Ga. — Georgia and Newton County are primed to play a major role in determining the race for the White House. 

According to recent polls leading up to Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, presidential candidates Donald J. Trump and Joseph R. Biden are neck-and-neck. Many political pundits believe Georgia’s electors could play a key factor in determining the winner.

President:

Donald J. Trump (R) (i) has 50.19% of votes from the state of Georgia; 44.02% of the vote in Newton County.

Joseph R. Biden (D) has 48.59% of votes from the state of Georgia; 54.92% of the vote in Newton County.

Jo Jorgensen (L) has 0 projected electoral votes with 1.22% of votes from the state of Georgia; 1.06% of the vote in Newton County.

158 of 159 county/precincts reporting in Georgia. 22 of 22 Newton County precincts reporting.

Presidential candidates must receive at least 270 electoral votes to win the White House.

U.S. Senator:

David A. Perdue (R) (i) has 50.58% of the total vote; 43.54% of the vote in Newton County.

Jon Osoff (D) has 47.12% of the total vote; 54.33% of the vote in Newton County.

Shane Hazel (L)  has 2.30% of the total vote; 2.13% of the vote in Newton County.

158 of 159 county/precincts reporting in Georgia. 22 of 22 Newton County precincts reporting.

Leaders in the special election for U.S. Senator:

Doug Collins (R) has 20.33% of the total vote; 15.35% of the vote in Newton County.

Kelly Loeffler (R) (i) has 26.34% of the total vote; 25.11% of the vote in Newton County.

Raphael Warnock (D) has 32.15% of the total vote; 38.18% of the vote in Newton County.

158 of 159 county/precincts reporting in Georgia. 22 of 22 Newton County precincts reporting.

If no candidate garners a majority of the vote Tuesday, a runoff between the top two vote-getters will be held Jan. 5, 2021.

District 4 of the U.S. House of Representatives: 

Johsie Cruz Ezammudeen (R) has 20.07% of the total vote; 34.51% of the vote in Newton County.

Henry C. “Hank” Johnson Jr. (D) (i) has 79.93% of the total vote; 65.49% of the vote in Newton County.

4 of 4 counties/precincts reporting across state. 22 of 22 Newton County precincts reporting.

District 10 of the U.S. House of Representatives:

Jody Hice (R) (i) has 62.41% of the total vote; 74.85% of the vote in Newton County.

Tabitha Johnson-Green (D) has 37.59% of the total vote; 25.15% of the vote in Newton County.

25 of 25 counties/precincts reporting. 22 of 22 Newton County precincts reporting.

Follow this article and return for updates as election results flow in for the presidential race, two Senate races and two House of Representative races that impact Newton County.

*Totals may not include all absentee or provisional ballots.