4 Takeaways From April 2 Primaries

Published on April 3, 2024

Four states held presidential primaries on April 2, and one of them also decided the fate of two proposed amendments to its constitution. Candidates other than Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump remained on the ballots for their respective parties, yet both handily won their nominating contents in Connecticut, New York, Wisconsin, and Rhode Island. President Trump claimed an additional 179 convention delegates, and President Biden added 436 to his total. Both candidates numerically clinched their party’s nomination on March 12, yet the results in the four most recent contests hold insights into the dynamics of what is shaping up as a hotly contest rematch between them....

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