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Five states held presidential primary elections or caucuses for the Democratic and Republican parties on March 5, 2016 (sometimes referred to as "Super Saturday"). These events were the first electoral contests in the presidential nominating process since Super Tuesday on March 1, 2016.

On the Democratic side on March 5, 2016, an estimated 109 pledged delegates were up for grabs in 3 states. The eventual Democratic nominee needs a total of 2,383 delegates to secure the nomination. On the Republican side, an estimated 155 pledged delegates were at stake in 4 states. The eventual Republican nominee needs a total of 1,237 delegates to secure the nomination.

For a running count of the total number of delegates that have been awarded to all candidates in both parties throughout the presidential nominating process, click here.

Ballotpedia's March 5 primary election coverage

States

Below are a list and map of all states and territories that participated in the March 5, 2016, primary elections and caucuses. To access results and information on each state, click the tabs beneath the map.

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March 5 state-by-state overviews

Overview

Democrats

The delegate counts and popular vote were last updated at 1:09 pm EST on March 6, 2016.

March 5 overall results, Democrats
Candidate States won Pledged delegates awarded Average share of popular vote
Hillary Clinton 1 57 48.6%
Bernie Sanders 2 50 49.3%
March 5 state-by-state results, Democrats
State Winner Pledged delegates awarded Pledged delegates at stake
Kansas Sanders 23 33
Louisiana Clinton 37 51
Nebraska Sanders 15 25

Republicans

The delegate counts and popular vote were last updated at 1:09 pm EST on March 6, 2016.

March 5 overall results, Republicans
Candidate States won Pledged delegates awarded Average share of popular vote
Ted Cruz 2 68 41%
John Kasich 0 7 10.75%
Marco Rubio 0 15 13%
Donald Trump 2 53 33.25%
March 5 state-by-state results, Republicans
State Winner Pledged delegates awarded Pledged delegates at stake
Kansas Cruz 24 40
Kentucky Trump 17 45
Louisiana Trump 18 47
Maine Cruz 12 23

Kansas

Quick facts

Democrats:
  • 2016 Democratic winner: Bernie Sanders
  • 2008 Democratic winner: Barack Obama
  • Type: Caucus
  • Delegate allocation: Proportional
  • Pledged delegates at stake: 33
  • Total delegates at stake: 37
Republicans
  • 2016 Republican winner: Ted Cruz
  • 2012 Republican winner: Rick Santorum
  • Type: Caucus
  • Delegate allocation: Proportional
  • Pledged delegates at stake: 40
  • Total delegates at stake: 40

Caucus results

See also: Presidential election in Kansas, 2016

Democrats

Kansas Democratic Caucus, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes Delegates
Green check mark transparent.pngBernie Sanders 67.7% 26,450 10
Hillary Clinton 32.3% 12,593 23
Totals 39,043 33
Source: The New York Times and Kansas Democratic Party

Republicans

Kansas Republican Caucus, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes Delegates
Green check mark transparent.pngTed Cruz 48.2% 35,207 24
Donald Trump 23.3% 17,062 9
Marco Rubio 16.7% 12,189 6
John Kasich 10.7% 7,795 1
Other 1.2% 863 0
Totals 73,116 40
Source: The New York Times and CNN

Delegate selection

See also: 2016 presidential nominations: calendar and delegate rules

Democratic Party

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Kansas had 37 delegates at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Of this total, 33 were pledged delegates. National party rules stipulated how Democratic delegates in all states were allocated. Pledged delegates were allocated to a candidate in proportion to the votes he or she received in a state's primary or caucus. A candidate was eligible to receive a share of the state's pledged delegates if he or she won at least 15 percent of the votes cast in the primary or caucus. There were three types of pledged Democratic delegates: congressional district delegates, at-large delegates, and party leaders and elected officials (PLEOs). Congressional district delegates were allocated proportionally based on the primary or caucus results in a given district. At-large and PLEO delegates were allocated proportionally based on statewide caucus results.[1][2]

Four party leaders and elected officials served as unpledged delegates. These delegates were not required to adhere to the results of a state's primary or caucus.[1][3]

Republican Party

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Kansas had 40 delegates at the 2016 Republican National Convention. Of this total, 12 were district-level delegates (three for each of the state's four congressional districts). District-level delegates were allocated proportionally; a candidate had to win at least 10 percent of the district caucus vote in order to be eligible to receive any of the district's delegates.[4][5]

Of the remaining 28 delegates, 25 served at large. At-large delegates were allocated on a proportional basis; a candidate had to win at least 10 percent of the statewide caucus vote in order to be eligible to receive any at-large delegates. In addition, three national party leaders (identified on the chart below as RNC delegates) served as bound delegates to the Republican National Convention.[4][5]

State profile

Demographic data for Kansas
 KansasU.S.
Total population:2,906,721316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):81,7593,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:85.2%73.6%
Black/African American:5.8%12.6%
Asian:2.6%5.1%
Native American:0.8%0.8%
Pacific Islander:0.1%0.2%
Two or more:3.3%3%
Hispanic/Latino:11.2%17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:90.2%86.7%
College graduation rate:31%29.8%
Income
Median household income:$52,205$53,889
Persons below poverty level:15%11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Kansas.
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

Presidential voting pattern

See also: Presidential voting trends in Kansas

Kansas voted Republican in all seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.


More Kansas coverage on Ballotpedia

Kentucky

Quick facts

Democrats
  • 2016 Democratic winner: Hillary Clinton
  • 2008 Democratic winner: Hillary Clinton
  • Type: Closed Primary
  • Delegate allocation: Proportional
  • Pledged delegates at stake: 55
Republicans
  • 2016 Republican winner: Donald Trump
  • 2012 Republican winner: Mitt Romney
  • Type: Caucus
  • Delegate allocation: Proportional
  • Pledged delegates at stake: 45

Caucus results

See also: Presidential election in Kentucky, 2016

Republicans

Kentucky Republican Caucus, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes Delegates
Green check mark transparent.pngDonald Trump 35.9% 82,493 17
Ted Cruz 31.6% 72,503 15
Marco Rubio 16.4% 37,579 7
John Kasich 14.4% 33,134 7
Ben Carson 0.8% 1,951 0
Rand Paul 0.4% 872 0
Other 0.2% 496 0
Jeb Bush 0.1% 305 0
Mike Huckabee 0.1% 174 0
Chris Christie 0% 65 0
Carly Fiorina 0% 64 0
Rick Santorum 0% 31 0
Totals 229,667 46
Source: The New York Times and Republican Party of Kentucky

Delegate selection

See also: 2016 presidential nominations: calendar and delegate rules

Republican Party

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Kentucky had 46 delegates at the 2016 Republican National Convention. Of this total, 18 were district-level delegates (three for each of the state's six congressional districts). District delegates were allocated proportionally; a candidate had to win at least 5 percent of the statewide caucus vote in order to be eligible to receive any district delegates.[4][5]

Of the remaining 28 delegates, 25 served at large. At-large delegates were allocated proportionally; a candidate had to win at least 5 percent of the statewide caucus vote in order to be eligible to receive any of the state's at-large delegates. In addition, three national party leaders (identified on the chart below as RNC delegates) served as bound delegates to the Republican National Convention. The RNC delegates were allocated in the same manner as the at-large delegates.[4][5][6]

State profile

Demographic data for Kentucky
 KentuckyU.S.
Total population:4,424,611316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):39,4863,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:87.6%73.6%
Black/African American:7.9%12.6%
Asian:1.3%5.1%
Native American:0.2%0.8%
Pacific Islander:0%0.2%
Two or more:2.1%3%
Hispanic/Latino:3.3%17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:84.2%86.7%
College graduation rate:22.3%29.8%
Income
Median household income:$43,740$53,889
Persons below poverty level:22.7%11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Kentucky.
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

Presidential voting pattern

See also: Presidential voting trends in Kentucky

Kentucky voted Republican in all seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.

Pivot Counties (2016)

Ballotpedia identified 206 counties that voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012. Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. Of these 206 counties, one is located in Kentucky, accounting for 0.5 percent of the total pivot counties.[7]

Pivot Counties (2020)

In 2020, Ballotpedia re-examined the 206 Pivot Counties to view their voting patterns following that year's presidential election. Ballotpedia defined those won by Trump won as Retained Pivot Counties and those won by Joe Biden (D) as Boomerang Pivot Counties. Nationwide, there were 181 Retained Pivot Counties and 25 Boomerang Pivot Counties. Kentucky had one Retained Pivot County, 0.55 percent of all Retained Pivot Counties.

More Kentucky coverage on Ballotpedia

Louisiana

Quick facts

Democrats:
  • 2016 Democratic winner: Hillary Clinton
  • 2008 Democratic winner: Barack Obama
  • Type: Closed Primary
  • Delegate allocation: Proportional
  • Pledged delegates at stake: 51
  • Total delegates at stake: 59
Republicans
  • 2016 Republican winner: Donald Trump
  • 2012 Republican winner: Rick Santorum
  • Type: Closed Primary
  • Delegate allocation: Proportional
  • Pledged delegates at stake: 47
  • Total delegates at stake: 47

2016 primary results

See also: Presidential election in Louisiana, 2016

Democrats

Louisiana Democratic Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes Delegates
Steve Burke 1.5% 4,785 0
Green check mark transparent.pngHillary Clinton 71.1% 221,733 37
Roque De La Fuente 0.4% 1,341 0
Henry Hewes 0.3% 806 0
Keith Judd 0.4% 1,357 0
Martin O'Malley 0.8% 2,550 0
Bernie Sanders 23.2% 72,276 14
Michael Steinberg 0.3% 993 0
Willie Wilson 0.5% 1,423 0
John Wolfe 1.4% 4,512 0
Totals 311,776 51
Source: Louisiana Secretary of State and CNN

Republicans

Louisiana Republican Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes Delegates
Jeb Bush 0.7% 2,145 0
Ben Carson 1.5% 4,544 0
Chris Christie 0.1% 401 0
Tim Cook 0.1% 219 0
Ted Cruz 37.8% 113,968 18
Carly Fiorina 0.1% 243 0
Lindsey Graham 0.1% 152 0
Mike Huckabee 0.2% 645 0
John Kasich 6.4% 19,359 0
Peter Messina 0% 48 0
Rand Paul 0.2% 670 0
Marco Rubio 11.2% 33,813 0
Rick Santorum 0.1% 180 0
Green check mark transparent.pngDonald Trump 41.4% 124,854 25
Totals 301,241 43
Source: Louisiana Secretary of State and The New York Times

Delegate selection

See also: 2016 presidential nominations: calendar and delegate rules

Democratic Party

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Louisiana had 59 delegates at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Of this total, 51 were pledged delegates. National party rules stipulated how Democratic delegates in all states were allocated. Pledged delegates were allocated to a candidate in proportion to the votes he or she received in a state's primary or caucus. A candidate was eligible to receive a share of the state's pledged delegates if he or she won at least 15 percent of the votes cast in the primary or caucus. There were three types of pledged Democratic delegates: congressional district delegates, at-large delegates, and party leaders and elected officials (PLEOs). Congressional district delegates were allocated proportionally based on the primary or caucus results in a given district. At-large and PLEO delegates were allocated proportionally based on statewide primary results.[1][8]

Eight party leaders and elected officials served as unpledged delegates. These delegates were not required to adhere to the results of a state's primary or caucus.[1][9]

Republican Party

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Louisiana had 46 delegates at the 2016 Republican National Convention. Of this total, 18 were district-level delegates (three for each of the state's six congressional districts). District delegates were allocated proportionally in accordance with the vote in a given district.[4][5]

Of the remaining 29 delegates, 25 served at large. At-large delegates were allocated proportionally; a candidate had to win at least 20 percent of the statewide vote in order to be eligible to receive any of the state's at-large delegates. In addition, three national party leaders (identified on the chart below as RNC delegates) served as bound delegates to the Republican National Convention. The RNC delegates were not required to pledge their support to the winner of the state's primary.[4][5][10]

Polls

Democratic Primary

Democratic Party Democratic Party presidential primary polling (Louisiana)
Poll Hillary Clinton Bernie SandersUnsure or OtherMargin of ErrorSample Size
Magellan Strategies
March 1, 2016
61%24%25%+/-3.3865
Public Policy Polling
February 14-16, 2016
60%29%11%+/-4.2548
WWL-TV/Advocate
September 2015
57%7%36%+/-N/AN/A
Note: A "0%" finding means the candidate was not a part of the poll. The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org.

Republican Primary

Republican Party Republican Party presidential primary polling (Louisiana)
Poll Donald Trump Ted CruzMarco RubioBen CarsonJohn KasichJeb BushCarly FiorinaMike HuckabeeBobby JindalChris ChristieUnsure or OtherMargin of ErrorSample Size
Trafalgar Group
March 1-2, 2016
44.15%25.92%14.84%5.72%5.17%0%0%0%0%0%9.37%+/-2.731,509
Magellan Strategies
March 1, 2016
41%21%15%5%9%0%0%0%0%0%18%+/-3.9609
WWL-TV/Advocate
September 2015
19%6%9%23%3%10%7%4%3%2%24%+/-N/AN/A
Note: A "0%" finding means the candidate was not a part of the poll. The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org.

State profile

Demographic data for Louisiana
 LouisianaU.S.
Total population:4,668,960316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):43,2043,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:62.8%73.6%
Black/African American:32.1%12.6%
Asian:1.7%5.1%
Native American:0.6%0.8%
Pacific Islander:0%0.2%
Two or more:1.8%3%
Hispanic/Latino:4.7%17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:83.4%86.7%
College graduation rate:22.5%29.8%
Income
Median household income:$45,047$53,889
Persons below poverty level:23.3%11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Louisiana.
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

Presidential voting pattern

See also: Presidential voting trends in Louisiana

Louisiana voted Republican in all seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.


More Louisiana coverage on Ballotpedia

Maine

Quick facts

Democrats
  • 2016 Democratic winner: Bernie Sanders
  • 2008 Democratic winner: Barack Obama
  • Type: Caucus
  • Delegate allocation: Proportional
  • Pledged delegates at stake: 25
  • Total delegates at stake: 30
Republicans
  • 2016 Republican winner: Ted Cruz
  • 2012 Republican winner: Mitt Romney
  • Type: Caucus
  • Delegate allocation: Proportional
  • Pledged delegates at stake: 23
  • Total delegates at stake: 23

Note: Maine's Democratic caucuses took place on March 6, 2016.

Caucus results

See also: Presidential election in Maine, 2016

Republicans

Maine Republican Caucus, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes Delegates
Donald Trump 20% 1 0
Marco Rubio 20% 1 0
Ted Cruz 20% 1 0
John Kasich 20% 1 0
Ben Carson 20% 1 0
Totals 5 0

Delegate selection

See also: 2016 presidential nominations: calendar and delegate rules

Republican Party

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Maine was expected to have 23 delegates at the 2016 Republican National Convention. Of this total, six were district-level delegates (three for each of the state's two congressional districts). District-level delegates were allocated on a proportional basis; a candidate had to win at least 10% of the statewide caucus vote in order to be eligible to receive any of the state's district delegates.[4][5]

Of the remaining 17 delegates, 14 served at large. At-large delegates were allocated proportionally; a candidate had to win at least 10% of the statewide caucus vote in order to be eligible to receive any of the state's at-large delegates. In addition, three national party leaders (identified on the chart below as RNC delegates) served as bound delegates to the Republican National Convention.[4][5]

State profile

Demographic data for Maine
 MaineU.S.
Total population:1,329,453316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):30,8433,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:95%73.6%
Black/African American:1.1%12.6%
Asian:1.1%5.1%
Native American:0.6%0.8%
Pacific Islander:0%0.2%
Two or more:2%3%
Hispanic/Latino:1.5%17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:91.6%86.7%
College graduation rate:29%29.8%
Income
Median household income:$49,331$53,889
Persons below poverty level:16.6%11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Maine.
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

Presidential voting pattern

See also: Presidential voting trends in Maine

Maine voted for the Democratic candidate in all seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.

Pivot Counties (2016)

Ballotpedia identified 206 counties that voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012. Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. Of these 206 counties, eight are located in Maine, accounting for 3.88 percent of the total pivot counties.[11]

Pivot Counties (2020)

In 2020, Ballotpedia re-examined the 206 Pivot Counties to view their voting patterns following that year's presidential election. Ballotpedia defined those won by Trump won as Retained Pivot Counties and those won by Joe Biden (D) as Boomerang Pivot Counties. Nationwide, there were 181 Retained Pivot Counties and 25 Boomerang Pivot Counties. Maine had seven Retained Pivot Counties and one Boomerang Pivot County, accounting for 4.42 and 4.00 percent of all Retained and Boomerang Pivot Counties, respectively.

More Maine coverage on Ballotpedia

Nebraska

Quick facts

Democrats: Republicans:
  • 2016 Republican winner: Donald Trump
  • 2012 Republican winner: Mitt Romney
  • Type: Closed Primary
  • Pledged delegates at stake: 36

2016 primary results

See also: Presidential election in Nebraska, 2016

Democrats

Nebraska Democratic Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes Delegates
Hillary Clinton 50% 1 0
Bernie Sanders 50% 1 0
Totals 2 0

Delegate selection

See also: 2016 presidential nominations: calendar and delegate rules

Democratic Party

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Nebraska had 30 delegates at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Of this total, 25 were pledged delegates. National party rules stipulated how Democratic delegates in all states were allocated. Pledged delegates were allocated to a candidate in proportion to the votes he or she received in a state's primary or caucus. A candidate was eligible to receive a share of the state's pledged delegates if he or she won at least 15 percent of the votes cast in the primary or caucus. There were three types of pledged Democratic delegates: congressional district delegates, at-large delegates, and party leaders and elected officials (PLEOs). Congressional district delegates were allocated proportionally based on the primary or caucus results in a given district. At-large and PLEO delegates were allocated proportionally based on statewide caucus results.[1][12]

Five party leaders and elected officials served as unpledged delegates. These delegates were not required to adhere to the results of a state's primary or caucus.[1][13]

State profile

Demographic data for Nebraska
 NebraskaU.S.
Total population:1,893,765316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):76,8243,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:88.1%73.6%
Black/African American:4.7%12.6%
Asian:2%5.1%
Native American:0.9%0.8%
Pacific Islander:0.1%0.2%
Two or more:2.2%3%
Hispanic/Latino:10%17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:90.7%86.7%
College graduation rate:29.3%29.8%
Income
Median household income:$52,997$53,889
Persons below poverty level:14.6%11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Nebraska.
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

Presidential voting pattern

See also: Presidential voting trends in Nebraska

Nebraska voted Republican in all seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.

Pivot Counties (2016)

Ballotpedia identified 206 counties that voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012. Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. Of these 206 counties, one is located in Nebraska, accounting for 0.5 percent of the total pivot counties.[14]

Pivot Counties (2020)

In 2020, Ballotpedia re-examined the 206 Pivot Counties to view their voting patterns following that year's presidential election. Ballotpedia defined those won by Trump won as Retained Pivot Counties and those won by Joe Biden (D) as Boomerang Pivot Counties. Nationwide, there were 181 Retained Pivot Counties and 25 Boomerang Pivot Counties. Nebraska had one Retained Pivot County, 0.55 percent of all Retained Pivot Counties.

More Nebraska coverage on Ballotpedia

Primary election delegate counts

The delegate counts below are totals for the Democratic and Republican nomination races.

Democratic nomination

Republican nomination

See also

Footnotes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Democratic National Committee, "2016 Democratic National Convention Delegate/Alternate Allocation," updated February 19, 2016
  2. The Green Papers, "2016 Democratic Convention," accessed May 7, 2021
  3. Democratic National Committee's Office of Party Affairs and Delegate Selection, "Unpledged Delegates -- By State," May 27, 2016
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Republican National Committee, "2016 Presidential Nominating Process," accessed October 6, 2015
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 CNN.com, "Republican National Convention roll call vote," accessed July 20, 2016
  6. Republican National Committee, "Memorandum on Binding of RNC Members," January 29, 2016
  7. The raw data for this study was provided by Dave Leip of Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections.
  8. The Green Papers, "2016 Democratic Convention," accessed May 7, 2021
  9. Democratic National Committee's Office of Party Affairs and Delegate Selection, "Unpledged Delegates -- By State," May 27, 2016
  10. Louisiana GOP, "Rules for convening of the state convention to elect delegates to the 2016 Republican National Convention," accessed April 26, 2016
  11. The raw data for this study was provided by Dave Leip of Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections.
  12. The Green Papers, "2016 Democratic Convention," accessed May 7, 2021
  13. Democratic National Committee's Office of Party Affairs and Delegate Selection, "Unpledged Delegates -- By State," May 27, 2016
  14. The raw data for this study was provided by Dave Leip of Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections.