Super Tuesday’s results culled many potential Democratic nominees from the race and cemented Donald Trump’s control of the Republican Party’s vote.
So far, the delegate count sits in favor of former Vice President Joe Biden at 664 delegates compared to Senator Bernie Sanders’ 573. The two are set to debate on March 15 in Phoenix, Arizona.
A disappointing turnout axed the campaign of Michael Bloomberg after a large late effort, and upon announcing a campaign suspension, the former mayor endorsed Biden. Bloomberg’s campaign was noted for its significant spending in both advertising and employment.
Senator Elizabeth Warren announced the end of her campaign on March 5 after garnering 64 delegates, three more than Bloomberg.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard remains in the race, despite being awarded two delegates from American Samoa. Gabbard is currently fighting to appear in the upcoming March 15 debate, but after a Democratic Party rule change on Friday, Gabbard no longer has the required votes to take the stage. According to a calculation by Business Insider, even if all delegates remaining fell to Gabbard, there are no longer enough free votes to get her on stage.
Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota and Washington will hold primaries or caucuses on March 10, and will assign 385 more delegates among the three remaining front-runners. The Democrats Abroad also aims to conclude collection of far-flung votes by the same time.
The Republican Party Primary confirmed Donald Trump’s hold on red voters with a crushing 833 delegates. Only one vote was reserved for Bill Weld, former governor of Massachusetts. Weld remains on the campaign trail and hasn’t indicated a plan to stop yet. While not poised to defeat President Trump in the primaries, Weld still stands a chance to pull votes away in the general election.
