Update: This post will be updated as the polls close. Click through for the results. Republican presidential hopefuls Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio are looking to gain ground on frontrunner Donald Trump across a handful of primaries and caucuses this weekend.
The GOP rivals are competing today in caucuses held in Kansas, Kentucky, and Maine, as well as in Louisiana’s primary.
The pressure is on for the candidates vying to close the gap on Trump’s growing lead in the overall nominating contest. Cruz, who has won four states so far; and Rubio, the victor in just one; could use strong showings to make the case that they can ultimately defeat the self-funded billionaire leading the pack. Meanwhile, Ohio Governor John Kasich has yet to win a contest. The field narrowed on Friday, when Ben Carson officially bowed out.
The Republicans will also compete on Sunday in Puerto Rico.
Results are expected to start trickling in this afternoon — we’ll be updating here as they become available. Ahead, catch up on the results from contests held so far. And be sure to check back to see which GOP candidate emerges the winner of the weekend.
Results for the Democratic contests happening today can be found here.
Editor's note: This post has been updated with information about additional primaries and caucuses and the results. It was originally published on March 1, 2016.
Kentucky Caucus
Date: March 5
Projected Winner: Donald Trump
(Source: Associated Press.)
Louisiana Primary
Date: March 5
Projected Winner: Donald Trump
(Source: Associated Press)
Maine Caucus
Date:March 5
Projected Winner: Ted Cruz
(Source: Maine Republican Party/Associated Press)
Kansas Caucus
Date: March 5
Projected Winner: Ted Cruz
(Source: Associated Press)
Alaska Caucus
Date: March 1
Winner: Ted Cruz
(Source: Associated Press)
Vermont Primary
Date: March 1
Winner: Donald Trump
(Source: Associated Press)
Minnesota Caucus
Date: March 1
Winner: Marco Rubio
(Source: Associated Press)
Arkansas Primary
Date: March 1
Winner: Donald Trump
(Source: Associated Press)
Oklahoma Primary
Date: March 1
Winner: Ted Cruz
(Source: Associated Press)
Texas Primary
Date: March 1
Winner: Ted Cruz
(Source: Associated Press)
Virginia Primary
Date: March 1
Winner: Donald Trump
(Source: Associated Press)
Tennessee Primary
Date: March 1
Winner: Donald Trump
(Source: Associated Press)
Massachusetts Primary
Date: March 1
Winner: Donald Trump
(Source: Associated Press)
Alabama Primary
Date: March 1
Winner: Donald Trump
(Source: Associated Press)
Georgia Primary
Date: March 1
Winner: Donald Trump
(Source: Associated Press)
Nevada Caucus
Date: February 23
Winner: Donald Trump (45.9%)
South Carolina Primary
Date: February 20
Winner: Donald Trump (32.5%)
New Hampshire Primary
Date: February 8
Winner: Donald Trump (35.3%)
Iowa Caucus
Date: February 1
Winner: Ted Cruz (27.6%)
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