CNMI Republican Party

Official Results of the 2016 Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Republican Presidential Caucus

March 15th, 2016

(Saipan, MP)

The CNMI GOP held its 2016 Republican Presidential Caucus today with voting occurring in Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.

With 471 total voters, Businessman Donald Trump was declared the winner with almost 73% of the votes cast (343). Senator Ted Cruz came in second place with 24% of the votes (113). Governor John Kasich was third with 2% (10) and Senator Marco Rubio came in last with 1% (5).

“I encouraged CNMI GOP voters to come out and exercise their right and vote for their preferred presidential nominee. I am overwhelmed by the turnout and their support for my endorsement of Mr. Donald Trump. I thank all the voters for participating in this important process. The attention the CNMI has received this presidential cycle from all the candidates has truly shown that our votes matter.” Governor Ralph DLG Torres stated.

As the CNMI GOP Caucus is a winner take all this means Donald Trump has secured all 9 delegates.

The voting breakdown occurred as follows:

Rota: Donald Trump -- 150
Ted Cruz -- 15

Saipan: Donald Trump -- 150
Ted Cruz -- 56
John Kasich -- 10
Marco Rubio -- 1

Tinian: Donald Trump -- 43
Ted Cruz -- 42
Marco Rubio -- 4

For more information, please contact:

Jason Osborne, Executive Director of the CNMI GOP