Campaign ’96 / THE PRIMARIES : Dole Could Clinch Today
Sen. Bob Dole could clinch the GOP nomination with big wins over Patrick J. Buchanan today in the Midwest.
NEEDED FOR NOMINATION: 996
DOLE DELEGATES: 782
TODAY: 229
Buchanan delegates: 86
Other delegates: 98
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The following states hold primaries today. Here is a quick look at who can vote and how the delegates will be distributed:
STATES: Illinois. Direct election of delegates in each congressional district and 10 at-large delegates are selected by party officials. Open to all voters.
DELEGATES: 69
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STATES: Michigan. All delegates are proportionally to candidates who get at least 15% of the vote. Open to all voters.
DELEGATES: 57
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STATES: Ohio. Winner takes all in each congressional district. Open to all voters.
DELEGATES: 67
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STATES: Wisconsin. Winner takes all in each congressional district. Open to all voters.
DELEGATES: 36
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