Former President Donald Trump defeated former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley in the Missouri Republican caucus, according to the Associated Press.
In addition to Missouri, Michigan and Idaho also plan to honor delegates at their state conventions and caucuses on Saturday, according to the Associated Press. report. Delegates won in the Missouri caucuses will not be allocated until the district and state conventions in late April and late May. according to Go to Politico.
This contest is the last of five contests before Super Tuesday. according to Go to Politico. The District of Columbia Republican primary ended Sunday night, and the North Dakota caucuses are scheduled for Monday. (Related: 10 percent of 2020 Biden voters back Trump: poll)
According to the Associated Press, the state Republican Party will allocate 39 of the 55 state delegates at the Michigan convention. Trump defeated Haley 68-27% in Tuesday's state primary. according to To The Hill.
The parties have been embroiled in a leadership battle for months, culminating in a judge's ruling. Under confirmation In January, the Republican Party decided to remove Christina Karamo as Michigan Republican Party chair. Mr. Karamo had refused to let her resign in an attempt to regain power and scheduled an alternate state convention in Detroit. according to On CNN.
Former Michigan Congressman Pete Hoekstra is currently the state chairman and is hosting Saturday's convention in Grand Rapids. according to Go to ABC News.
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