Biden wins Georgia, W.Va. Democratic primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) – Joe Biden has won Democratic presidential primaries in Georgia and West Virginia.  The former vice president was declared the winner Tuesday after a day of voting problems plagued Georgia.

Voters reported long lines, equipment not working and absentee ballots not received. Polling places in at least nine counties extended voting hours because of the problems.

Biden had already amassed enough delegates to be Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee. His status will be formalized at the party’s convention in August.

Georgia is considered a potential battleground state in November’s election. West Virginia is a reliably Republican state.