As the counting continues on Super Tuesday, delegates are being awarded to the candidates based on the votes received. In Texas, the second-largest prize of the night with 161 delegates at stake, Donald Trump has secured 114 delegates, leaving 47 still unallocated pending further vote counts and the Texas Republican Convention process.
Overall, Trump has emerged as the dominant candidate for the night, having secured 302 out of the 865 delegates at stake. Another candidate, Nikki Haley, managed to pick up three delegates in Virginia, marking her entry into the delegate count.
To become the Republican nominee, a candidate needs to secure 1,215 delegates. Trump's current count stands at 578, putting him close to the halfway mark. In contrast, Haley has only 46 delegates, highlighting the significant lead Trump has established.
Breaking down the delegate count by percentages, Trump has won an impressive 90.9% of the delegates awarded so far, while Haley has secured only 7.2%. This stark contrast underscores Trump's strong position in the race.
Looking ahead, Trump needs to secure just 35.5% of the remaining delegates to clinch the nomination, a target well within reach based on his current performance. In contrast, Haley faces a much steeper challenge, needing to secure 65.2% of the remaining delegates to stay competitive.
With Trump's commanding lead in delegate count and his strong performance on Super Tuesday, he is well positioned to secure the Republican nomination, while Haley faces an uphill battle to catch up.
