Donald Trump wins California Republican primary
NBC News projects that Donald Trump has won the California Republican primary, securing 169 delegates.
Joe Biden wins California Democratic primary
NBC News projects that Joe Biden has won the California Democratic primary.
With 2 votes, Dean Phillips appears to win one Maine town
Phillips appears to have won a single town in Maine so far, the tiny unincorporated township of Atkinson. The vote was 2-1 — as in two votes to one vote for Biden, out of three total. Most of the town's residents who voted did so in the GOP primary.
Nikki Haley wins Vermont Republican primary
NBC News projects that Nikki Haley has won the Vermont Republican primary.
Trump celebrates projected Super Tuesday wins at Mar-a-Lago
Trump spoke for about a half hour at Mar-a-Lago, celebrating his projected Super Tuesday wins while promoting anti-immigrant remarks that have become a familiar part of his speeches.
He argued that the country was "dying," promoting anti-immigrant sentiment by characterizing migrants as overrunning cities with violent crime. He also argued that people are invading the country and coming from dangerous places.
Trump has a record of leaning into anti-immigrant remarks, having just yesterday compared migrants to Hannibal Lecter in 'The Silence of the Lambs."
He also reiterated criticisms of the Biden administration. He did not mention Haley, his rival who trails him.
Jason Palmer celebrates victory over Biden in American Samoa
After Biden fell short tonight in the American Samoa Democratic caucus, Jason Palmer — a little-known candidate — celebrated his victory there.
"Honored to announce my victory in the American Samoa presidential primary," Palmer wrote on X. "Thank you to the incredible community for your support. This win is a testament to the power of our voice."
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott talks to NBC News’ Tom Llamas and Hallie Jackson about Trump’s victories in the primary and whether he would be open to taking on the position of vice president.
Dinesh D'Souza's son-in-law, Brandon Gill, wins Texas GOP primary
Republican Brandon Gill easily won the crowded GOP primary in the open 26th District in Texas, NBC News projects. Gill had Trump's endorsement in the race, and his father-in-law, Dinesh D’Souza, directed the election conspiracy theory film “2000 Mules” about the 2020 election.
The race featured a barrage of outside spending from Gill's ally, Club for Growth Action, and from his opponents. Two super PACs funded by GOP megadonors spent more than $2 million against Gill.
Gill, 29, is likely to come to Congress and succeed retiring GOP Rep. Michael Burgess, because the 26th District is heavily Republican.
Trump-supporting Oklahoma officials dodge his 'stolen election' claims
OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite their fervent support for Trump, some Oklahoma elected officials remain hesitant to embrace his continued election denialism.
NBC News spoke with two Republican officials at the Oklahoma Republican Party’s election night watch party, both of whom were pleased with tonight’s election results showing Trump handily winning the state’s primary.
While the two officials squarely back Trump, neither would wholeheartedly echo his claims of that the 2020 election was rigged, despite assurances from election officials that votes were secure.
“I think the most important thing for us really to focus on is the reversal of the executive orders that made this country strong,” state Rep. Jay Steagall said in an interview.
Pushed again about Trump’s unfounded claims of an unfair election and whether that message may hurt his chances in states more competitive than Oklahoma in a general election, Steagall again dodged the question.
“Well, I think good voter turnout is always encouraged, and I agree with his assessment that we need to make sure the people that want a voice get out and exercise [it],” he said.
State Auditor Cindy Byrd, donning a Trump lapel pin and an “I Voted” sticker, declined to offer an opinion on the fairness of elections outside her state.
“Well, as Oklahoma state auditor, I have to audit something to make a conclusion on that. I believe that in Oklahoma our elections are very fair. Other states I don’t know about,” she said.
Who is Jason Palmer, the winner of the American Samoa caucus?
In an unexpected turn of events, Biden has lost the American Samoa caucus to little-known candidate Jason Palmer. Palmer is a Maryland-based entrepreneur with an MBA from Harvard and an extensive résumé in corporate America, according to his LinkedIn profile. He worked for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as a deputy director for their post-secondary program.
Though his candidacy is very much a long shot, Palmer has received some mainstream media attention with interviews with Politico and BBC News. He was also on the ballot today in Colorado and Vermont. His platform includes support for a cease-fire in Gaza, expanding a path to citizenship and support for unions. His website features an AI-powered version of himself.
At 52, Palmer is the youngest of Biden's primary challengers. He campaigned extensively in American Samoa over the last few months, sponsoring several beach clean-ups.