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Maine Democrats tapped Troy Jackson as their U.S. Senate candidate after Graham Platner withdrew amid sexual assault allegations, choosing him via a 601-delegate convention that awarded Jackson roughly 94% of the votes, effectively bypassing a statewide primary; critics say the process sidelined voters, while Jackson has pledged to unite the party and run to defeat Susan Collins, with Kamala Harris later endorsing him.
Eight Maine counties held caucuses to elect 319 of the 500 delegates for the July nominating convention, with eight counties remaining to vote on Sunday. Troy Jackson entered the day with a commanding lead, capturing 66 of the first 80 delegates in the initial four counties (Kennebec, Hancock, Franklin and Washington), including a 37-of-40 sweep in Kennebec. Many delegate candidates remain uncommitted, so these results measure campaign organization more than final convention votes. National Democrats have largely stayed on the sidelines, and debates around issues such as the recent ICE shooting have influenced the narrative as the party moves toward the 601-person convention in Portland.
More than 3,700 Maine Democrats will vote in eight counties today and eight more tomorrow to elect 319 of the 500 delegates for the Democratic nominating convention as they select a candidate to challenge Sen. Susan Collins. Troy Jackson leads in publicly listed delegates (about 670), with Nirav Shah and Shenna Bellows tied at roughly 445; 67 delegates appear on both Shah and Bellows slates. Most delegates will be decided this weekend; the remaining 181 come from the party’s state committee. Counties use in-person or virtual formats with no ranked-choice or proxy voting, and campaigns are urging supporters to vote for their published slate to maximize cohesion.
With Graham Platner out amid rape allegations, Maine Democrats must quickly nominate a replacement for the U.S. Senate race against Susan Collins via an unprecedented, small-electorate convention in Bangor on July 25. About 601 delegates will vote (500 from counties, 101 from the state committee); candidates must collect 500 signatures (including 50 from eight counties) to qualify, as Nirav Shah, Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Jordan Wood and others mobilize volunteers to lock in delegate support before the July 27 ballot-name deadline. The goal is a Platner-inspired progressive nominee, though delegate loyalties can still shift. Correction: Bangor is not the state capital.
A fatal ICE shooting in Biddeford jolts Maine's Senate race, compressing the Democratic primary from a two-week sprint to about one week as 601 delegates will be picked at county caucuses for the July 25 statewide convention. With Graham Platner out, candidates broadly oppose ICE and offer little distinguishing between them, forcing unity as the issue of immigration enforcement rises to the top. The urgent moment will reveal who can mobilize delegates quickly, but the tragedy does not resolve the race or clearly define the field, leaving questions of electability and strategy for the convention and beyond.
The Rhode Island Presidential Primary Election is underway, with 19 delegates at stake for Republicans and 26 delegates at stake for Democrats. Polls are set to close in 48:21, and the expected votes are being continuously updated as new information is gathered.
The New York Presidential Primary Election for 2024 is underway, with 91 delegates at stake for Republicans and 268 delegates at stake for Democrats. Polls are set to close at 9:00 PM ET, and the expected votes are still at 0%, with an estimated remaining 300,000 votes for Republicans and 600,000 votes for Democrats. The figures are subject to change as new information is gathered by NBC News.
The Ohio Presidential Primary Election is underway, with 79 delegates at stake for Republicans and 127 delegates at stake for Democrats. Polls have closed, and the expected votes are still being tallied. The figures provided are estimates based on various factors, including early voting and information from county election officials.
The Arizona Presidential Primary Election is underway, with 43 delegates at stake for Republicans and 72 delegates at stake for Democrats. Polls are set to close soon, and the expected votes are being closely monitored as the count continues. The National Election Pool (NEP) is providing updates on the estimated remaining votes, which can change as new information is gathered.
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have secured enough delegates to become their parties’ presumptive nominees for president, setting up a rematch in November. Biden reached the magic number with an allocation of delegates from Georgia, while Trump secured the GOP nomination after winning Washington state's primary. Both candidates emphasized the importance of the upcoming election, with Biden warning of the threat posed by Trump and Trump calling for action to defeat Biden. The 2024 matchup will be tied for the longest general election campaign in the past half-century, and neither candidate will officially become the nominee until the national conventions vote this summer.
The Hawaii Presidential Primary for Democrats is underway with 22 delegates at stake, and polls closing at 1:00 AM ET. Currently, 0% of the expected votes are in, with an estimated 15,000 votes remaining. The Democratic County Results are being closely monitored, and the expected vote count is subject to change as new information is gathered by NBC News.
On Super Tuesday 2024, Republicans will hold nominating contests in 15 states and Democrats in 15 states and one territory, with hundreds of delegates at stake for both parties. President Biden and former President Donald Trump are front-runners, but neither is expected to secure the nomination on March 5. The states voting on Super Tuesday include Minnesota, where Rep. Dean Phillips faces a longshot bid against Biden, and Iowa, which held its Democratic caucuses entirely by mail. The Super Tuesday states and delegate counts for 2024 are listed, with Republicans vying for 865 delegates and Democrats for 1,420 delegates.
The North Dakota Republican Caucus is underway with 29 delegates at stake, and polls closing at 9:00 PM ET. Currently, 0% of the expected votes are in, with an estimated 30,000 votes remaining. The results are being updated based on information from county election officials and early voting data.
The Washington D.C. Presidential Primary for Republicans has 19 delegates at stake, with polls closing at 7:00 PM ET. Currently, 0% of the expected votes are in, with an estimated 3,000 votes remaining. The expected vote count is based on various factors and may change as new information is gathered by NBC News.
Donald Trump secured all 39 delegates at the Michigan Republican party convention, boosting his position ahead of upcoming primaries. The convention highlighted the party's overwhelming support for Trump, overshadowing previous divisions and disputes within the Michigan Republican party. The state's complex delegate allocation process, involving a hybrid model of primary and convention, reflects the party's efforts to comply with national rules.