(NewsNation) — Voters in more than a dozen states are casting their votes for the Republican and Democratic presidential nominations for 2024 on Super Tuesday.
Former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley are vying for the GOP nomination, with Trump having led the race so far and Haley picking up just one primary victory in the District of Columbia. Trump has also scored a victory in the form of a last-minute win from the U.S. Supreme Court decision that Colorado and other states could not take his name off the ballot based on the 14th Amendment’s “insurrection” clause.
On the Democratic side, President Joe Biden has not faced a serious challenge but has been feeling the frustration from voters who disagree with his handling of the Israel-Hamas war. After an uncommitted push in Michigan, advocates and other states are now also asking voters to pick “uncommitted” as their selection on the ballot Tuesday.
As voters head to the polls, Trump has already snagged 221 delegates, with 1,215 needed to gain the nomination. Haley has 43 delegates, and more than 850 GOP delegates are up for grabs. A total of 2,429 Republican delegates will decide the nomination, and while Tuesday won’t give Trump enough to claim the nomination outright, it could give him a big boost toward his goal.
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State of the Union critical for Biden: Bill O’Reilly
Bill O’Reilly told NewsNation that President Joe Biden’s performance during the State of the Union address on Thursday will be key when it comes to the election. Voters have expressed concerns over the president’s age and mental fitness.
Steve Garvey projected to advance to California Senate race
Decision Desk HQ projects Republican Steve Garvey to advance to the California Senate race, beating out Democratic Reps. Katie Porter and Barbara Lee.
California’s rules mean the top two candidates in the primary will face each other in the general election for Senate regardless of party.
Garvey will be running against Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, both hoping to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s death in 2023.
Haley thanks supporters after second primary win
In a statement, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley thanked supporters and noted that she is the first woman to win two Republican primaries.
Haley said her showing in the primaries is a sign there are Republicans who have deep concerns about Donald Trump that need to be addressed.
Adam Schiff projected to advance to California Senate race
Decision Desk HQ projects Rep. Adam Schiff, a Democrat, to advance to the California Senate race to fill the seat previously held by longtime Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
Under California rules, the top two candidates in the primary will face off in November, regardless of party.
The seat has been held by Sen. Laphonza Butler since Feinstein’s death in 2023.
Colin Allred projected to win Democratic senate primary in Texas
Decision Desk HQ has projected Colin Allred to win the Democratic nomination for Senate in Texas.
Allred, a former NFL player and civil rights lawyer, will face Sen. Ted Cruz in the general election in November. Democrats are hoping to pull off an upset and flip the seat from red to blue.
Burchett blasts both parties
Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., took aim at both parties, accusing Republicans and Democrats of enforcing the status quo in Washington, D.C.
Trump, Biden projected to win California
Decision Desk HQ has projected Donald Trump and Joe Biden to win their respective primaries in California.
The state has 169 Republican and 424 Democratic delegates, though the exact distribution won’t be determined until all results are in.
Biden calls Trump a threat to democracy
In a statement, President Joe Biden called former President Donald Trump a threat to democracy, saying he would bring chaos and division to the country.
The statement comes as Trump has racked up numerous victories and a significant number of delegates on Super Tuesday, though the total distribution of delegates won’t be set until all results are in.
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is projected to win in Vermont, her second victory in the primaries. If she walks away with more than 50% of the vote, she will take all 17 of Vermont’s delegates.
Trump gives victory speech after Super Tuesday victories
Projected to win several states, Trump gave a victory speech from his Mar-a-Lago home vowing to return to the White House.
The speech hit many familiar notes from Trump’s campaign, including immigration and the economy.
Trump has been projected to win most of the primaries that have been called so far. The exception is Vermont, where Nikki Haley is projected to win after a tight race.
Haley projected to win Vermont
Decision Desk HQ has projected former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley as the winner in Vermont.
The victory could be a critical one for her, as she has struggled to catch up to front-runner Donald Trump.
Haley will pick up 17 delegates from the state if she has 50% or more of the final vote.
Crowd waits for Trump to speak
NewsNation’s Brooke Shafer reports there is an enthusiastic crowd gathered at Mar-a-Lago waiting to hear from the former president who has continued his winning streak on Super Tuesday.
Biden projected to win Utah primary
Decision Desk HQ has projected Joe Biden as the winner of the Utah Democratic primary. The state has 30 Democratic delegates up for grabs.
Bill O’Reilly on Trump’s possible VP pick
Could Nikki Haley get a spot as Trump’s vice president? Bill O’Reilly says it’s unlikely the former president would pick a strong woman to be his running mate. His suggestion? Trump could consider Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
Trump projected to win Minnesota primary
Decision Desk HQ has projected Donald Trump to win the Minnesota Republican primary. The state has 39 delegates up for grabs.
Stein, Robinson projected to win North Carolina governor primaries
Decision Desk HQ has projected Josh Stein as the winner of the Democratic primary for North Carolina governor and Mark Robinson is projected to win on the Republican side.
A purple state, North Carolina’s governorship has big implications. While Democrats have held the governor’s office for the better part of the past few decades, Republicans have held onto the state legislature.
If Robinson wins in November, it could remove the Democrats’ ability to use veto power to combat policies passed by the legislature.
Regardless of who wins, the race will be a historical one. Stein would be the first Jewish person to serve as the state’s governor, while Robinson would be the first Black governor.
American Samoa Democratic caucuses win goes to Jason Palmer
The Democratic Party of American Samoa confirmed to NewsNation that Jason Palmer has won the territory’s Democratic caucuses.
Palmer is an entrepreneur and investor who has previously worked with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Haley, Trump neck and neck in Vermont
Vermont’s GOP race is still too close to call, with Donald Trump at 49% and Nikki Haley at 47%. If Trump gets more than 50% of the vote, he will get all of the state’s 17 Republican delegates.
Ted Cruz projected to win Senate primary
Decision Desk HQ has projected Sen. Ted Cruz to win the Senate GOP primary in Texas, beating some long-shot challengers.
Democrats will have been watching the race closely as the state is one the party hopes to flip in 2024.
Biden to harness energy from Super Tuesday, State of the Union
Sources told NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer that the Biden campaign is expecting the president to embark on a lot of travel following this week’s Super Tuesday results and his State of the Union address on Thursday.
Trump, Biden projected to win Colorado, Texas
Decision Desk HQ has projected Joe Biden and Donald Trump to win their respective primaries in Texas and Colorado.
Biden is also projected to win the Democratic primary in Minnesota.
Texas has 161 Republican and 244 Democratic delegates, Colorado has 37 Republican and 72 Democratic delegates, and Minnesota brings 75 possible Democratic delegates.
The exact proportion of delegates for each candidate will be determined after full results are in.
Trump meets with Elon Musk
Donald Trump reportedly met with billionaire Elon Musk to discuss his fundraising gap, according to the New York Times.
NewsNation’s election panel discusses what the meeting could mean for the race.
RFK on a Trump-Biden rematch in 2024
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. noted that 70% of voters aren’t interested in a Trump-Biden rematch even though that seems to be the direction the primaries are taking.
Biden, Trump projected to win in Arkansas
Decision Desk HQ projects Donald Trump and Joe Biden as the winners for their respective primaries in Arkansas.
The state has 40 Republican and 31 Democratic delegates available, with the final tally of delegates determined after full results come in.
Border issue front and center of changing Texas politics
Demographic changes in Texas, including an increase in the Hispanic population, is leading some to suggest the state is becoming more blue.
But Hispanic voters aren’t a monolith, and there’s no guarantee they will vote for Democrats, NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt notes.
In South Texas, meanwhile, the border and immigration have become key issues that have pulled the southern part of the state more to the Right.
Trump projected to win four states as polls close
Biden projected winner in five states as polls close
Decision Desk HQ has projected Joe Biden to win the Democratic primaries in Alabama, Maine, Massachusetts, Oklahoma and Tennessee.
While the exact delegate counts will be determined as results come in, there are 52 delegates up for grabs in Alabama, 24 in Maine, 92 in Massachusetts, 36 in Oklahoma and 63 in Tennessee.
Trump vs. Haley
The once-crowded Republican field has come down to former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who have traded barbs on the campaign trail.
Both candidates have also tried to stake out their own positions on critical issues as they work to appeal to voters and gain the GOP nomination.
Here’s where they fall on issues including abortion, immigration and the economy.
Trump, Biden projected to win North Carolina primary
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are projected to win their respective primaries in North Carolina.
The exact delegate count will be determined after all results come in, but the state has 74 Republican and 116 Democratic delegates up for grabs.
Donald Trump projected to win Virginia
Decision Desk HQ has projected Donald Trump as the winner of the Virginia Republican primary.
Results are still coming in, and the exact number of delegates has yet to be determined.
How do delegates work?
In the weeks leading to the national conventions, Republican candidates are fighting to win 1,215 delegates, while Biden will need to get 1,968 of his party’s delegates.
Democratic primaries generally allocate delegates proportionately, while Republican primaries are a mix. All primaries and caucuses held before March 15 must award GOP delegates proportionately, while some later contests will be winner-take-all.
As it stands now, Trump has 221 delegates, and Haley has 43. Biden has 246, and two delegates are uncommitted, meaning they don’t have to back a candidate before the nominating convention.
There are 865 Republican delegates and 1,420 Democratic delegates up for grabs. Keep track with our delegate tracker as results come in.