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Biden wins 8 states, Sanders takes 4 on Super Tuesday

Joe Biden seized control of the Democratic presidential contest with a string of Super Tuesday victories over Bernie Sanders.

Joe Biden reacts to Super Tuesday voting results at the Baldwin Hills Recreation Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Bernie Sanders with wife Jane at an election-night rally in Essex Junction, Vt. (Matt Rourke / Associated Press)

Joe Biden with wife Jill and sister Valerie at the Baldwin Hills Recreation Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Bernie Sanders greets supporters in Essex Junction, Vt. (Matt Rourke / Associated Press)

A protester is pulled off the stage as Joe Biden delivers a speech at the Baldwin Hills Recreation Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Joe Biden greets supporters after delivering a speech at the Baldwin Hills Recreation Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Bernie Sanders in Essex Junction, Vt. (Charles Krupa / Associated Press)

Joe Biden speaks with supporters after his L.A. rally Tuesday night. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Bernie Sanders in Essex Junction, Vt. (Matt Rourke / Associated Press)

Joe Biden at the Baldwin Hills Recreation Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Bernie Sanders pumps his fists in the air. The Vermont senator won four states to Biden’s eight on Super Tuesday. (Matt Rourke / Associated Press)

Supporters of Bernie Sanders in Essex Junction, Vt. (Charles Krupa / Associated Press)