2020 Primaries

• Republican primaries largely uncontested due to Trump as the incumbent president
• Democratic primary had a diverse range of candidates including Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg.
• Who won the Democratic Iowa caucuses?

  Results were marred by reporting issues, with Buttigieg and Sanders nearly tied for the lead
• Who won the Democratic New Hampshire primary?

  Sanders (with Buttigieg close behind )
• Who won the Nevada Caucuses?

  Sanders (strong victory)
• Who won the South Caroline Primary?

  Biden wins decisively, revitalising his campaign and position him as a main contender against Sanders
• What were the results of Super Tuesday for Democrats?

  Biden wins 10 out of 14 states (major turnaround, gains substantial delegate lead)
• Biden’s campaign initially faced challenges but gained momentum post South Carolina, showing his popularity among African American voters.
• Biden also benefitted from other candidates including Buttigieg and Warren dropping out and endorsing him