Super Tuesday LIVE: Trump and Biden each sweep all states except one; Nikki Haley finds silver lining in Vermont
2024 United States primary elections Key Highlights: In the Super Tuesday primaries, Republican frontrunner Donald Trump secured victories in numerous states, including Virginia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, Maine, Arkansas, Alabama, Massachusetts, Colorado, California, Vermont, Minnesota, Utah, and Alaska. Nikki Haley, his last remaining rival, faced significant defeats but she did seal Vermont with 17 delegates. Trump's dominance was expected in key states, with polls favoring him substantially over Haley. States like Virginia and North Carolina, seen as potential battlegrounds, showcased Trump's continued strength. The California win is noteworthy, securing all 169 delegates for Trump, emphasizing his command within the party....Read More
About a third of Democratic delegates will also be awarded in primaries across the country on Tuesday, but President Joe Biden does not face a serious challenge for his party's nomination with just one loss in American Samoa
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Primaries Election 2024 Delegates Tracker
Candidate | Delegates Won | Delegates Needed |
Joe Biden | 1312 | 1968 |
Donald Trump | 936 | 1215 |
Nikki Haley | 85 | 1215 |
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher wins re-election in Texas primary
Democratic Rep. Lizzie Fletcher easily won the primary in Texas's 7th Congressional District, defeating progressive challenger Pervez Agwan, the AP projected. The race in the newly redrawn suburban Houston district was made complicated by the issue of the Israel-Hamas war, with Fletcher as a strong supporter of Israel and Agwan advocating for a cease-fire.
Alabama Republican becomes the first House incumbent to lose a 2024 primary
Rep. Barry Moore has secured victory over Rep. Jerry Carl in a unique incumbent-vs.-incumbent Republican primary triggered by a Supreme Court decision mandating Alabama to adopt redrawn congressional districts, according to NBC News projections. Moore's success on Super Tuesday is a notable achievement for the House Freedom Caucus, a faction of far-right, anti-establishment figures often at odds with GOP leadership, with their super PAC supporting Moore. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former Freedom Caucus member, joined Moore in campaigning over the weekend in Alabama. Carl, associated with the business wing of the party, fell short in this contest.
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore wins Republican nomination for Congress
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore won the Republican nomination for Congress in the state's 14th District on Tuesday, starting what was expected to be a thorough shake-up of the U.S. House delegation.
The 14th is one of three congressional districts expected to flip from Democrats to Republicans in the November election after the state's Republican-controlled General Assembly redrew voting maps fashioned by judges for the 2022 elections.
The new maps seem likely to transform a delegation now comprising seven Democrats and seven Republicans to one with 10 Republicans and four Democrats.
California Senate: Schiff advances to November election to fill Feinstein’s seat
U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff will advance to a November election to decide who will fill the U.S. Senate seat held for three decades by the late Dianne Feinstein.
It’s not yet clear who will emerge from a crowded field of contenders to take on Schiff in the fall. California puts all candidates, regardless of party, on the same primary ballot and the two who get the most votes advance to the general election.
Democrats are expected to easily hold the Senate seat in November, a relief for the party as it seeks to defend a narrow majority. But the campaign still represents a new era in California politics, which was long dominated by Feinstein and a handful of other veteran politicians.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Democratic Rep. Colin Allred wins campaign to challenge GOP Sen. Ted Cruz
Democratic U.S. Representative Colin Allred, a former NFL player who broke with his party over President Joe Biden’s handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, won his Senate primary Tuesday to propel an underdog campaign to unseat Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.
Allred fended off his biggest Democratic challenger, state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who became an outspoken voice for stricter gun laws after the Uvalde school shooting and courted the party’s left wing.
“We don’t have to be embarrassed by our senator,” Allred said in a speech to supporters. “We can get a new one and that’s what this is all about.”
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Trump and Biden seal California
Joe Biden and Donald Trump win the presidential primaries in California.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Biden calls Trump a threat to American democracy
Biden again cast Trump as a threat to American democracy, “Tonight's results leave the American people with a clear choice: Are we going to keep moving forward or will we allow Donald Trump to drag us backwards into the chaos, division, and darkness that defined his term in office?”
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: AP calls Vermont for Nikki Haley
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley has scored a surprise victory on Super Tuesday, upsetting Donald Trump to win Vermont.
That victory will do little to dent Trump’s primary dominance, however. The former president won 11 other states on Super Tuesday.
Haley is the last major rival to Trump standing in a once-crowded primary field. She has increasingly stepped up her attacks on the former president, arguing that he will lose in November to President Joe Biden if he clinches the party’s nomination.
On the Democratic side, Biden also ran up the score with wins all around the country against only token primary opposition — all but cementing the long-expected November rematch between him and Trump.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Trump calls Biden ‘the worst president in the history of our country’
Former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago victory speech was all about attacking his opponent, President Biden and stoic silence on Nikki Haley. He called Biden "the worst president in the history of our country."
"We watched our country take a great beating over the last three years," Trump told his supporters. "And nobody thought a thing like this would be possible."
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Democrat candidate boasts of defeating Joe Biden in Cimarron County, tweets, ‘I’ve seen enough'
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Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Jason Palmer defeats Joe Biden in American Samoa
Jason Palmer, an unknown candidate, has emerged victorious in the Democratic caucus in American Samoa on Tuesday. He secured 51 out of 91 ballots, while President Joe Biden won 40, according to the local party. Despite Palmer's win, it won't impact Biden's path to securing the Democratic nomination, as only six delegates were at stake in the U.S. territory. Palmer, 52, hailing from Baltimore, with a background in technology and education issues, describes himself as a resident who has worked for various businesses and nonprofits.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Joe Biden loses American Samoa
Lesser known Democratic Party candidate Jason Palmer has defeated Joe Biden in the American Samoa caucus
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: The Key Highlights
Biden and Trump Dominance: President Joe Biden easily secured victories in all Democratic contests, while former President Donald Trump dominated the Republican races in states such as Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Vermont.
Nikki Haley's Super Tuesday: Nikki Haley, despite an active campaign leading up to Super Tuesday, did not have any public events on election night, and her campaign expressed a "jubilant" mood. Her only hope is witnessed in Vermont where the former US ambassador to UN is in tight race with Donald Trump
Delegate Math and Presumptive Nominees: Despite their dominance, neither Biden nor Trump will be declared the "presumptive nominee" on Super Tuesday. Trump won't have enough delegates until March 12, and Biden will need to wait until March 19.
Trump Wins Maine Despite Haley's Endorsement: Despite Senator Susan Collins' endorsement of Nikki Haley in Maine, Trump secured a victory, showcasing how the former president has nationalized politics.
Biden's Referendum on Trump: Biden's campaign is betting on Super Tuesday results to shape the narrative for the general election, framing it as a referendum on Trump, hoping that voters who rejected Trump previously will do so again in November.
North Carolina Governor's Race Contrasts: The race for North Carolina governor will feature clear contrasts between Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein and Republican Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Trump met Elon Musk for election support: Report
Donald Trump, in urgent need of financial support for his presidential campaign, held a meeting in Palm Beach, Fla., with Elon Musk, according to a New York Times report. The former president and his team are actively seeking major donors to bolster campaign finances for the anticipated general election against President Biden. Trump, who has expressed admiration for Musk, is aiming for a one-on-one meeting with the billionaire to secure additional support. While it remains uncertain whether Musk will financially back Trump, his recent social media posts indicate a strong desire for Biden's defeat in November. Musk's substantial net worth of around $200 billion could potentially play a significant role in leveling the financial playing field for Trump against the anticipated well-funded campaign of Biden and his allies.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Minnesota primary called for Trump and Biden
AP has announced Donald Trump and Joe Biden as potential winners in the Minnesota primary
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Haley finds hope in Vermont
Will Vermont be the saving grace for Nikki Haley tonight? Republican presidential candidate who has been defeated in all the states has taken a sudden surge in the state and may also win if New York Times estimates turn into reality. The state which has 17 delegates is giving 48% votes to Trump and 47% to Biden.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Trump wins first eight Super Tuesday primaries
Based on the elections announced Donald Trump is the projected winner and clinched 181 delegates tonight from - Alabama, Iowa, Texas, North Carolina, Maine, Oklahoma, Virginia, Arkansas and Tennessee. His total tally goes up to 330
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Delegates Tracker
It's been a delightful day for Joe Biden as he rides uncontested towards his Republican presidential nomination with 288 delegates on his sides and voters in all major states showcasing support in him.
Meanwhile, another man who'll be going to bed with a big smile is Donald Trump who has clinched 267 delegates until now and is hoping to settle for a clear victory in all 16 states.
As expected the only candidate who is hiding her face tonight is Nikki Haley with zero on her Super Tuesday election card. With no events planned tonight and a deserted look at the campaign headquaters is it time for her to bow out?
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Joe Biden wins Maine Democratic primary
NBC News has projected Joe Biden to win Maine Democratic primary which has 24 delegates
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Oklahoma called for Biden
Joe Biden has won the Democratic primary in Oklahoma, and Donald Trump has won the Republican primary, the Associated Press reports. The current president and the former president have so far won every contest in their parties that has been called so far.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: AP calls Tennessee primaries for Trump, Biden win
Joe Biden has won Tennessee’s Democratic primary, while Donald Trump was the choice of the state’s Republicans in their primary, the Associated Press reports.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Voting closing for 5 key states
In Alabama, 50 Republican and 52 Democratic delegates are up for grabs, marking a significant political shift from its historical Democratic dominance to Republican control since 2003. Fox has called Alabama for Trump and Biden
Moving to Maine, 20 Republican and 24 Democratic delegates are at stake. Once a Republican stronghold, Maine now exhibits a strong independent streak. Democrats tend to fare well in densely populated urban areas in the southern region, while Republicans secure substantial support in the sparsely populated northern part.
Massachusetts is in play with 40 Republican and 92 Democratic delegates. A Democratic stronghold, the state hasn't favored a Republican in a presidential election since 1984, and all congressional seats are held by Democrats.
Oklahoma is set to allocate 43 Republican and 36 Democratic delegates. Despite Oklahoma City being the least Republican area, Donald Trump's victory in Oklahoma County in 2020 was marginal, reflecting a nuanced political landscape.
In Tennessee, there are 58 Republican and 63 Democratic delegates on the line. While historically politically divided, Tennessee now mirrors other deeply red southern states, with Democratic strength concentrated in major cities like Memphis and Nashville. NBC has called the state for Trump
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Oklahoma called for Trump
NBC has projected Donald Trump to win to Oklahoma Republican primary with over 76% votes; state has 48 delegates
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Alabama Democratic primary called for Trump
Fox News has projected Biden to win the Alabama Democratic primary with over 97% votes; state has 52 delegates
Fox News has called Alabama Republican primary for Donald Trump with over 83% votes; state has 50 delegates
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Josh Stein wins Democratic primary for North Carolina governor
Josh Stein, the current North Carolina attorney general, secured a decisive victory in the state's Democratic primary for governor on Tuesday, as reported by The Associated Press. His win sets the stage for a highly anticipated and closely watched contest against a spirited Republican rival. The upcoming gubernatorial race is predicted to be one of the most expensive in the country this year, excluding the presidential election. Democrats aim to maintain control of the governor's office, a stronghold they have held for nearly three decades, making it a significant battleground in the Southern region.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Fox News calls North Carolina Democratic primary for Joe Biden
Joe Biden, having secured a commanding 90% of votes in North Carolina, is poised to achieve a sweeping victory in the state, facing minimal opposition.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Virginia and Vermont lost, should Haley bow out?
Nikki Haley faces an even more challenging Super Tuesday as Virginia and Vermont, considered one of her best chances to win a state, has been won by Trump. With D.C. being her sole victory over the weekend, Haley's potential wins now hinge on Massachusetts, unless she can defy expectations elsewhere. Winning Virginia was crucial for Haley, making her path to securing a state victory more difficult.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: North Carolina for Trump
NBC has called North Carolina for Trump with over 57% votes
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Biden wins North Carolina primary
Joe Biden has won the North Carolina primary with 92% votes and 83 delegates.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Biden rubbishes exit poll prediction
The Biden campaign has down played the exit polling showing the president trailing former President Donald Trump on a number of issues, saying "polls come and go."
"I think it's really important to understand that there's only one guy in this race that is focused on solutions and making the lives of the American people better," Kevin Munoz, a Biden campaign spokesperson, told CBS News' Major Garrett on Tuesday
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Trump wins Virginia and Vermont
Donald Trump wins the Virginia with 64% votes and Vermont with 54% delegates Republican Primary elections. He won 80 delegates in Vermont
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: CNN Exit Polls from North Carolina and Virginia
Nearly two-thirds of North Carolina primary voters say that they’d consider Trump fit for the presidency even if he’s convicted of a crime, according to the CNN’s exit poll from the state. Slightly more than half of GOP primary voters in Virginia saying the same.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Joe Biden declares victory in Virginia
Joe Biden declared victory in Virginia primary Joe Biden has won the Democratic primary in Virginia, racking up delegates in the state that borders the nation’s capital.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Joe Biden wins Democratic mail-in primary in Iowa
President Joe Biden has won the Iowa Democratic mail-in primary. Biden received 90.8% support, with 64% of the expected vote counted. He was followed by 3.8% for “uncommitted,” 3.0% for Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) and 2.4% for Marianne Williamson.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Nikki Haley's main goal in the primaries is to ‘remain competitive’
Nikki Haley has said her main goal in the primaries tonight is to “remain competitive,” but she has not elaborated on what she means by that. "We are a bunch of happy warriors today, [getting out the vote], playing music and having fun," her campaign said in a statement.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Taylor Swift urges people to vote, ‘Make a plan to vote today’
Taylor Swift took to her Instagram stories to remind people to vote on Super Tuesday. Take a look:
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Trump hoping to accumulate as many of 865 delegates as possible
The Trump campaign said the former president now hopes to grab as many of the 865 delegates as possible on Super Tuesday. "The Trump campaign is laser focused on getting as many delegates as possible and coalescing the entire party in order to defeat Joe Biden and take back the White House," the campaign said in a statement," according to CBS News.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Joe Biden will be ‘kept updated’ throughout the night, White House press secy says
During a press conference on Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre revealed that President Joe Biden “will be kept updated” about today's proceedings throughout the night.
“I have not spoken to him about his plans tonight. Obviously, he will be kept updated, and he'll be aware of what's going on tonight as we see elections happening across the country. I just don't have anything specific,” Karine said.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Arizona's independent Sen. Krysten Sinema won't run for a second term
Arizona Independent Senator Kyrsten Sinema announced on Super Tuesday that she won't seek reelection amid her estrangement from the Democratic Party. The separation has left her politically homeless and without a clear path to reelection.
“I love Arizona and I am so proud of what we’ve delivered,” she said in a video posted to social media. “Because I choose civility, understanding, listening, working together to get stuff done, I will leave the Senate at the end of this year.” Read more
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Nikki Haley expresses gratitude to voters in heartfelt social media post
As the day progresses, Nikki Haley extends her gratitude to her supporters in a social media post. “Over the past 10 days, I’ve met folks in 10 states who’ve all said the same thing: thank you for fighting for us and for giving us someone to vote for. That’s why I’m in this. It’s not about me, it’s about saving our country,” she wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Why is this Super Tuesday different?
Super Tuesday is the most significant election day for selecting the US presidential race nominees. In 2018, Barack Obama emerged victorious over Hilary Clinton and never lost his delegate lead all the way to the nomination. Similarly, in 2020, Joe Biden never looked back after acquiring the majority of delegates on the then-Super Tuesday.
In steep contrast to previous years, in 2024, Donald Trump started out with a 233-delegate lead over his rival Nikki Haley, even before tonight's contest began. Numerous sources believe Trump will walk away with most delegates tonight.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Trump leads Biden by 15 points in Iowa, new poll shows
According to the Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa survey, Trump has approximately 48 per cent of Hawkeye State voters' support, while Biden has a share of 33 per cent.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Donald Trump says ‘worst President’ Joe Biden is ‘destroying our country’
Donald Trump, who already predicted his Super Tuesday win, has now called out his primary rival Joe Biden. In an interview with Fox News, Trump said, “I want everybody to come together. We're going to have a unified party because our real opponent happens to be named Biden, and he's a disaster, as I said, the worst president in our country. He's destroying our country.”
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Meta outages pose ‘no credible threats’ to Super Tuesday, CISA says
As Meta websites and apps face outages amid Super Tuesday, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency confirmed there were “no credible threats” to elections. “We do not have any specific or credible threats to today's election operations. We continue to provide around-the-clock support to election infrastructure partners across the country, and we stand ready to assist with any security-related issues that may arise,” a spokesperson for the agency said.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Voters must carry ID cards in these states
Voters planning to cast their ballots today must carry their voter ID cards in the states- Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Arkansas gov Sarah Huckabee Sander confident over Trump's victory
We're not even halfway through Super Tuesday, and Donald Trump declared his winning prediction. Rallying behind the former US president, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sander told reporters, “This is a head-to-head matchup at this point between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, and he’s the clear favourite, has all the momentum, and I feel really good about him winning again in November.”
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: E. Jean Carroll mocks Trump in scathing social media post
The New York fraud trial winner, E. Jean Carroll, shared a message with her followers on X, formerly Twitter, about Donald Trump. In the scathing post, she reminded Super Tuesday voters of the hefty sum the former president has been ordered to pay. “Do you want to VOTE for the man who has to pay me $83,300,000 because a unanimous federal jury said he lied?” she wrote on the platform.
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Trump predicts victory, says ‘My focus is on Biden’
As more votes are coming in, Donald Trump appears to be confident about emerging as the frontrunner on Super Tuesday. In an interview with Fox News, the GOP hopeful said, “My focus is really, at this point, it's on Biden. We should win almost every state today, I think every state. ...But we—we really look at Biden.”
Super Tuesday LIVE Updates: Facebook, Instagram, other Meta sites face worldwide outage
On Super Tuesday, Meta sites, including Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, faced a worldwide outage. Several users reported having problems accessing their accounts. Users were mysteriously logged out of their accounts and unable to log in again.