The 2016 Minnesota Republican presidential caucuses took place on March 1 in the U.S. state of

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, during the Super Tuesday contests, as a part of the Republican Party's series of

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. It is notable because it is the only state that was won by Florida Senator

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. It was one of the only states in which Donald Trump got 3rd place. Marco Rubio was considered the favorite to win Minnesota, due to the

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nature of the contest and the high proportion of college-educated voters. The

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held its Minnesota caucuses on the same day.

Polling

Results

Precinct Caucuses date: March 1, 2016
State Convention: May 20–21, 2016
National delegates: 38 Delegates were awarded to candidates at the statewide and congressional district level who got at least 10% or 10% or more of the vote proportionally.

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