It’s primary day up and down the Eastern Seaboard. Voters are headed to the polls in Connecticut, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island — and social media is ablaze with tweets, photos, videos and other posts about the race to the White House.
Tonight, Mitt Romney looks to solidify his status as the presumptive Republican nominee over his two remaining challengers, Ron Paul and Newt Gingrich.
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All three candidates are taking to the web in the battle for votes and delegates. Journalists are using social tools to cover the primaries with up-to-the-second reporting and behind-the-scenes photos. Also engaged on social media are voters, proudly displaying their “I Voted” stickers and supporting their favorite candidates.
As Tuesday’s primary night unfolds, we’re sharing the best examples of social media’s use during the showdown. Follow Mashable to learn how politicians, journalists, media outlets and citizens are using social media across the Eastern Seaboard. We’ll be updating this continually:
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