During the recent primary elections, Nikki Haley secured a lead with 50.4% of the votes, totaling 33,684 votes, surpassing Donald Trump who received 45.6% of the vote with 3,215 votes less. With approximately 89% of the votes counted, projections indicate a likely win for Nikki Haley.
In California, where 169 delegates were at stake, Donald Trump emerged victorious, claiming all 169 delegates due to a rule change orchestrated by his campaign team. This victory significantly boosted Trump's delegate count, with him now having been awarded 617 out of the 865 delegates up for grabs on Super Tuesday.
On the other hand, Nikki Haley's delegate count stands at 66, with 23 delegates secured on the same night. Despite a win in Vermont, where she gained nine delegates, Haley's total count pales in comparison to Trump's overwhelming lead.
For the overall nomination, Donald Trump has amassed 893 delegates, well on his way to the required 1,215 delegates for securing the nomination. In contrast, Nikki Haley's delegate count of 66 falls far behind Trump's numbers.
Trump has won an impressive 92% of the delegates to date, while Haley has only secured 6.8%. Looking ahead, Trump now needs just 22.1% of the remaining delegates to clinch the nomination, a number that has been steadily decreasing as he continues to secure victories.
Conversely, Nikki Haley faces an uphill battle, needing to secure 78.8% of the remaining delegates to have a shot at the nomination. The stark contrast in delegate counts and the percentage of delegates needed moving forward clearly illustrates Trump's dominant position in the race.
