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Trump Dominates Michigan and Missouri GOP Caucuses

Mar 2, 2024 1 min read

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In a significant show of strength within the Republican Party, former President Donald Trump secured a sweeping victory at the Michigan Republican Party district caucuses. Winning more than 90% of the vote in each of the 13 congressional district caucuses, Trump clinched all 39 delegates available at the convention in Grand Rapids. The caucus victories followed a pattern of success for Trump, who has continued to gather delegates across various states.

Trump's triumph over former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley was notable, as he garnered nearly 98% of the vote, leaving Haley with a marginal delegate count from prior contests. Michigan's unanimous support for Trump demonstrated a consolidated backing from the party's delegates, despite previous infighting within the state's Republican leadership. This unity was highlighted by the caucus rules, which allotted all three delegates from each district to the majority winner, solidifying Trump's position as the favored candidate.

Meanwhile, in Missouri, early votes from the Republican presidential caucus indicated that Trump is on track to claim another victory, with an expected 51 of the state's 54 national delegates to be determined at the state convention on May 4. The contests in Missouri and Michigan are part of the build-up to Super Tuesday, with Trump and Haley continuing to vie for delegates in the lead-up to the pivotal day in the primary calendar.

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