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Presidential primaries: Another big night for Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton wins in Mississippi

Republican voters are heading to the polls in four states; Democrats are voting in two states.

Payton Guion

New York

Tuesday 08 March 2016 22:15 GMT

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Voters are heading to the polls in four states on Tuesday. (Getty Images)

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A week after Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton flexed their muscles and each won seven states on Super Tuesday, voters in four states are voting in yet another round of presidential primaries.

Hillary Clinton was projected to win the Democratic primary in Mississippi, with Donald Trump projected to win in Mississippi and Michigan.

Republican voters are hitting the polls on Tuesday in Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi and Hawaii, while Democrats are voting in Michigan and Mississippi.

Republican front-runner Donald Trump will look to keep rolling after results over the weekend left some pundits asking if his popularity has peaked. Hillary Clinton will be hoping to continue to hold off challenger Bernie Sanders. Follow the action live here:

Mississippi: Hillary Clinton projected to win Democratic primary; Donald Trump projected to win on the Republican side.

Michigan: No Democratic winner projected; Donald Trump has been projected as Republican winner.

Idaho: Polls close at 11 p.m. EST

Hawaii: Polls close at 1 a.m. EST

Hillary Clinton projected to win in MississippiThe IndependentHillary Clinton swept her way to another victory on Tuesday - scooping the southern state of Mississippi, according to an exit poll projection. Ms Clinton had gone into the race with strong expectations after her success in South Carolina ten days ago, and several other southern states on last week’s Super Tuesday. If the projection is borne out, it would be the 12th state she has won.

Payton Guion9 March 2016 01:37

As more results come in for Republicans in Michigan, it appears Donald Trump is pulling away from John Kasich. Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio are firmly in third and fourth, respectively.

Payton Guion9 March 2016 01:49

BREAKING: NBC News has projected that Donald Trump will win in Michigan.

Payton Guion9 March 2016 02:01

"I can be more presidential than anybody...other than the great Abe Lincoln." - Donald Trump http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdEwVoJWIAU1Y4l.jpg

TimOBrien9 March 2016 02:59

With more than 50 per cent of precincts reporting, Bernie Sanders is 5 points ahead of Hillary Clinton. Could be a big victory for him.

Payton Guion9 March 2016 03:01

Now, about 11,000 votes separate @BernieSanders and @HillaryClinton in #MIprimary: cbsn.ws/24PizbE http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdE0BuSXIAAp4-j.jpg

Anthony Salvanto9 March 2016 03:14

Donald Trump is edging closer to securing the Republican nominationThe IndependentDonald Trump had another convincing and successful night on Tuesday, securing wins in Mississippi and Michigan as the tycoon further pushed his dream of securing the Republican nomination. A series of US news channels projected Mr Trump had won the two states, based on exit polls and early results. Ms Clinton was projected to have easily won Mississippi, with early results showing her leading Bernie Sanders 80-20 in the southern state.

Payton Guion9 March 2016 03:18

Bernie Sanders holds a slim lead over Hillary Clinton in Michigan with 91 per cent of precincts reporting.

Payton Guion9 March 2016 04:09

First numbers from Idaho show Ted Cruz leading, followed by Marco Rubio. But only 3 per cent of precincts reporting at the moment.

Payton Guion9 March 2016 04:14

Idaho Republican primary live results nyti.ms/24PLX1x http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdFCtH-VAAAqJvh.jpg

The New York Times9 March 2016 04:17

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