Campaign ’96 / THE PRIMARIES : Dole Could Clinch Today

Sen. Bob Dole could clinch the GOP nomination with big wins over Patrick J. Buchanan today in the Midwest.

NEEDED FOR NOMINATION: 996

DOLE DELEGATES: 782

TODAY: 229

Buchanan delegates: 86

Other delegates: 98

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The following states hold primaries today. Here is a quick look at who can vote and how the delegates will be distributed:

STATES: Illinois. Direct election of delegates in each congressional district and 10 at-large delegates are selected by party officials. Open to all voters.

DELEGATES: 69

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STATES: Michigan. All delegates are proportionally to candidates who get at least 15% of the vote. Open to all voters.

DELEGATES: 57

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STATES: Ohio. Winner takes all in each congressional district. Open to all voters.

DELEGATES: 67

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STATES: Wisconsin. Winner takes all in each congressional district. Open to all voters.

DELEGATES: 36