Former President Donald Trump won the Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho Republican caucuses, securing a total of 247 delegates nationwide. Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is still seeking her first win, with only 24 delegates. Trump won all 54 Republican delegates in Missouri, 39 in Michigan, and 32 in Idaho. These victories come ahead of the GOP caucus in the District of Columbia and Super Tuesday, where 16 states and American Samoa will hold primaries.
Michigan Republicans allocated 51 out of 55 delegates to Trump at their convention in Grand Rapids, despite some party members skipping the gathering due to disputes over party leadership. Trump won Michigan’s primary with 68% of the vote, while Haley received 27%. Michigan Republicans had to split their delegate allocation due to a rule violation by Democrats, who control the state government. Missouri Republicans also held their caucuses on Saturday, offering voters the chance to have a say in the November presidential ballot.
In Missouri, the caucuses were organized under a new system run by volunteers, following the cancellation of the planned March 12 presidential primary. Idaho lawmakers inadvertently eliminated presidential primaries with cost-cutting legislation, leaving both parties with caucuses as the only option. Trump placed second in the 2016 Idaho primary, but all Republican voters must participate in person this year to select their preferred candidate. If one candidate receives over 50% of the votes, they will win all Idaho delegates, while candidates with at least 15% of the votes will receive a proportionate number of delegates.
The next contest is the GOP caucus in the District of Columbia, followed by Super Tuesday, which will be the largest day of voting outside of the November election. Trump is on track to secure the nomination soon. Despite Haley’s efforts, Trump continues to lead in delegate count and support among Republican voters. The 2022 elections mark the first test of new caucus systems in Missouri and Idaho, highlighting the importance of grassroots participation in the selection of presidential candidates.
Overall, Trump’s recent wins in the Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho Republican caucuses further solidify his position as the frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination. With a significant delegate lead over Nikki Haley, Trump is poised to secure the nomination in the upcoming contests. The party remains divided in some states due to disputes over leadership and the handling of primaries, but Republican voters are showing up to have their voices heard in the selection of the party’s candidate for the November election.
