Former President Donald Trump won three states on Saturday, bringing him closer to securing the party’s presidential nomination. Trump secured victories in Missouri and Idaho, and gained additional delegates at the party convention in Michigan.
It is important to note that these three state elections were not primaries; they were caucuses, which restrict turnout by necessitating participants to arrive at a specific time and typically stay for a set duration to engage in a more formal process.
Caucus specifics vary from state to state, but they typically involve listening to speeches and casting a vote. The Associated Press declared Trump the winner of the Missouri caucuses at 12:40 p. m. ET. Trump also secured the 39 delegates available at Michigan’s convention caucuses, as reported by the AP. Idaho was the last state to be called for Trump, with the AP making the announcement at 6:58 p. m. ET.
Trump has won every Republican nominating contest since the beginning of the year. He will face his only serious remaining challenger, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, in the upcoming elections on March 5, also known as Super Tuesday.
Saturday’s losses were another indication that Haley faces grim prospects for winning the nomination. The victories in Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho give Trump a little momentum heading into Super Tuesday. Trump’s campaign hopes to wrap up the primary race in the coming weeks — or as soon as Tuesday night, should Haley drop out.
Regarding staying competitive, Haley has indicated that she is currently considering March 5 as the extent of her planning. This suggests that she may be strategically evaluating her options and timeline before making any further decisions on how to proceed in the race.
