2016 US Presidential Election - Donald Trump wins Nevada Caucus Tuesday February 23,2016

 

Donald Trump has swept to victory in Nevada’s crucial Caucuses

Ballot shortages had been reported across a number of sites as turn out far exceeded what was predicted. Voters described the scenes as 'overwhelming' and 'very disorganized'

People stand in line waiting for the doors to open for the Nevada Republican presidential caucus at Western High School in Las Vegas

Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump gives a thumbs up to the crowd after addressing supporters after being declared as the winner of the Nevada Repulican caucuses at his caucus night rally in Las Vegas, Nevada

The 69-year-old billionaire reality TV star has now won three of the four early nominating states, after convincing wins in South Carolina and New Hampshire. He came second in Iowa Caucus which was won by Ted Cruz.

With this win, Donald Trump, who entered politics in June 2015, has consolidated his position ahead of his two major Republican presidential candidates — Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio — who are now vying for the second position.

The winning projections by major US media outlets including CNN and Fox news came within minutes of the end of Nevada Caucus. The projections were based on initial results and exits polls.

Donald Trump had support of 42 % of the votes counted followed by 24.5% by Ted Cruz and 21.2 % by Mark Rubio, the networks projected.

The Republicans now look ahead to Super Tuesday on March 1 when 11 states are due to hold contests and could have a decisive impact on the Republican nomination for the White House.

Note

27 February - South Carolina primary (Democrat)
1 March - 'Super Tuesday' - 15 states or territories decide
18-21 July - Republican convention, nominee picked
25-28 July - Democratic convention, nominee picked
8 November - US presidential elections