Democratic primary results: Joe Biden defeats Bernie Sanders in key states, making him clear frontrunner

Former VP wins crucial victories as six states hold contests to select nominee to face Trump

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Joe Biden won victories in four states in the latest crucial round of voting during the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries.

The former vice president and current front-runner entered Tuesday's elections after skyrocketing in polls across the country — projections showed him winning in virtually every state on the map on 10 March. Those states include North Dakota, Idaho, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, and Washington.

He ultimately won in Michigan, a state that Bernie Sanders narrowly won in 2016 against Hillary Clinton. In 2020, the state emerged as a battleground for black and white blue-collar voters as well as suburban moderates.

In the South, Mr Biden continued his winning campaign with older black voters.

Meanwhile, all eyes are on Mr Sanders as his campaign seemingly hangs in the balance.

Late-reporting states North Dakota and Washington will likely give Mr Sanders a share of their small delegate pool, though Mr Biden is projected to win in Idaho.

The senator's supporters were hoping to see some upsets, or at least cobble together enough delegates to keep his campaign viable in the race, while Mr Biden carries the delegate lead as the two men prepare for a one-on-one debate on Sunday followed by more primary elections, with voters in half the US still unaccounted for.

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Key Points

• Joe Biden takes decisive lead in first wave of projections
• Bernie Sanders' campaign says he won't address supporters tonight
• Andrew Yang endorses former vice president on live television as votes come in
• Votes for Mike Bloomberg and Elizabeth Warren may have given Biden an edge in some counties
• Trump attacks Democrats on night of crucial vote with bizarre claim about cars

[11 March 2020 05:26 · Alex Woodward]

Bernie Sanders looks to victory in North Dakota as results trickle in

Despite long lines at polling locations throughout the state, Bernie Sanders is poised to win in North Dakota and receive a share of that state's 14 delegates.

Long lines in freezing weather and high turnouts were reported for the state's "firehouse" caucuses, which had more than triple the turnout from 2016, according to the state's party officials.

There are only 14 polling locations in the entire state, and only one precinct for the Fargo area, which has 122,000 people living in it.

[11 March 2020 05:51 · Alex Woodward]

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