Tuesday, March 6, 2012

'Super Tuesday' Voters Make Mark on US Republican Presidential Race


VOANews: 'Super Tuesday' Voters Make Mark on US Republican Presidential Race

Voters in 10 U.S. states are going to the polls for "Super Tuesday" nominating contests in the biggest day of voting yet in the race to choose the Republican Party's presidential nominee. (read more)

Super Tuesday Facts

  • Four Republicans remain in the race for their party’s presidential nomination
  • 10 states hold primary or caucus votes on March 6
  • 437 delegates are at stake
  • Overall, 1,144 delegates are needed to secure the Republican nomination
  • "Super Tuesday," or scheduling elections in many states on the same day, began in 1988, with the idea of giving southern states a more consequential role in the nominating process

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