2016 Republican Party presidential primaries
selection of the Republican Party nominee for President of the United States in 2016 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 2016 Republican Party presidential primaries and caucuses were held between February 1 and June 7, 2016. Sanctioned by the Republican Party, this series of elections selected the 2,472 delegates to the Republican National Convention, which selected the Republican Party's nominee for President of the United States.
Quick Facts 2,472 delegates to the Republican National Convention 1,237 delegates votes needed to win, Candidate ...
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On May 4, 2016, Donald Trump of New York became the presumptive nominee after his remaining challengers Ted Cruz of Texas and John Kasich of Ohio dropped out.[1][2]