Trump, Biden win 2024 Colorado presidential primary
Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden were quickly declared winners of the Colorado primary election (and in many other states' primaries) on Super Tuesday.
Here's a look back at our updates and context shared on the Super Tuesday below, including results.
As Super Tuesday comes to an end in Colorado, what other states are left to select their presidential nominees?
Over 20 states and U.S. territories have selected presidential nominees as of Tuesday. Click here to see how many states and territories have yet to vote.
— Natasha Lovato
Trump, Biden won Colorado and most other Super Tuesday locations. Where did they lose?
Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden were quickly declared winners of the Colorado primary election (and in many other states' primaries) on Super Tuesday.
In other Super Tuesday, neither Biden nor Trump won majority votes.
In American Samoa, a group of seven islands and atolls in the South Pacific Ocean, voters chose 52-year-old Jason Palmer as their Democratic nominee.
More:American Samoa delivered a primary surprise but can U.S. territories vote for president?
More:Who is Jason Palmer? What to know about the American Samoan pick for president
In Vermont, former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley won the state over former President Donald Trump, with 49.7% of votes to his 46%.
More:Nikki Haley wins Vermont's Republican primary
— Natasha Lovato
Here's updated 2024 Colorado primary results, how Larimer County has voted so far
As of just before 9 p.m., former President Donald Trump had 64% of votes in Colorado's Republican presidential primary with an estimated 80% of votes in. That means he's earned 20 of the state's 37 Republican delegates so far. Nikki Haley had 33.7% of the votes and five delegates.
President Joe Biden had 84.6% of votes, earning 48 of Colorado's 87 Democratic delegates with about 78% of estimated votes in. No other Democratic candidate had enough votes to earn delegates.
As of unofficial results posted just before 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Larimer County voters were following statewide trends in the 2024 president primary: Biden had nearly 86% of 36,292 votes counted in the Democratic primary and former Trump had just over 58% of 49,995 votes counted in the Republican primary. Haley had just over 38%.
— Sarah Kyle
From USA TODAY:Trump and Biden roll to victory, but show signs of weakness, on Super Tuesday: 6 takeaways
From USA TODAY: Trump allies crow about win in Colorado
Donald Trump supporters are especially happy with tonight's primary win in Colorado — the state with the Supreme Court that once sought to toss Trump off the ballot.
"This one is particularly meaningful," said senior campaign adviser Jason Miller on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. The crowd at Mar-a-Lago cheered louder than normal when television screens flashed Trump's win in the Rocky Mountain state.
Trump's Colorado win came a day after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down efforts to disqualify Trump because of the Constitution's insurrection clause.
— David Jackson, USA TODAY
Super Tuesday live results:Find updates from across the country in USA TODAY's coverage
2024 Colorado election results: Trump wins Republican primary on Super Tuesday
Former President Donald Trump has won Colorado's Republican president primary. As of just after 7 p.m., Trump had more than 60% of votes with more than 45% of estimated votes in, and Nikki Halley had 36% of votes.
— Sarah Kyle
2024 Colorado election results: Biden wins Democratic primary on Super Tuesday
President Joe Biden has won Colorado's Democratic president primary. As of just after 7 p.m., Biden had nearly 85% of votes with more than 42% of estimated votes in.
— Sarah Kyle
Did you sign your Colorado ballot envelope when voting in the primary? Here's why it matters
DENVER — If you filled out your ballot properly, signed the envelope, and returned it to a ballot box or a polling center before 7 p.m., then your vote will be counted.
Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul Lopez stated that one of the largest reasons a ballot wouldn't be counted is because the voter forgot to sign the envelope. "It's very important that you sign the back of your ballot, which is the envelope," he said. "That's how we verify who you are because your signature has already been captured in our voting records or through the DMV."
Lopez explained that the election judges are trained to spot differences in signatures and voters will be contacted if there is any question at all. For the vote to count, voters have eight days to send in their signature in the instance of a discrepancy or if a voter forgot to sign their ballot.
Want to see if your ballot was counted? You can sign up for BallotTrax, a free service through the state that will update you on the status of your ballot. Visit BallotTrax.coloradosos.gov to sign up.
— Natasha Lovato
What if I turned my Colorado ballot in at a different county’s ballot box?
DENVER — If you dropped off your ballot in a different county than the one you’re registered in, your vote will still be counted.
“You can drop off that ballot in any one of our counties,” Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul Lopez said. “If you live in Jefferson County but work in Denver and drop it off in one of our boxes, the next day we meet up with all the counties and sort the ballots.”
— Natasha Lovato
Polls now closed in Colorado for 2024 presidential primary
It’s officially past 7 p.m. on Super Tuesday, and polls are now closed in Colorado. We'll share updates and additional context in this story as ballots are counted.
— Sarah Kyle
How does the delegate system work?
Voters across 15 states and one U.S. territory are selecting their preferred presidential candidate on Super Tuesday.
However, voters might be unaware that their ballots do not directly elect the president. Thanks to the Electoral College system, voters are selecting statewide delegates, who will cast their vote for president on behalf of their state's residents. By the end of the night on Super Tuesday, over a third of the delegates in the presidential race will be awarded to various candidates.
The number of delegates awarded to presidential candidates varies by party and election year. Democrats have 3,934 delegates in this election, meaning the winning candidate must receive at least 1,968 to have a majority. Republicans have a total of 2,429 delegates this year, and the nominee will need to garner a total of 1,215 delegates to be proclaimed the winner. On Super Tuesday, 1,420 Democratic and 865 Republican delegates will be awarded.
Here's more on how the delegate system works.
— Maya Homan
How many Republican, Democratic delegates does Colorado have?
At stake in Colorado are 37 Republican delegates and 87 Democratic delegates.
— Coloradoan staff
More:Which Super Tuesday states have an 'uncommitted' voting option?
Do I still have time to vote in the 2024 Colorado primary election on Super Tuesday?
You sure do. Polls close at 7 p.m., so you still have some time if you're reading this before then. You can find locations to drop off your ballot (or get a new one) at www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/VIP.html.
— Sarah Kyle
Colorado voters:Your guide to the 2024 elections
Where can I find national Super Tuesday results as I wait for Colorado primary election results?
You can watch USA TODAY's livestream (included at the top of the story) as Super Tuesday results come in across the country. Be sure to bookmark this story so you can easily come back to it.
You can also check out USA TODAY's Super Tuesday live blog for results and updates.
— Sarah Kyle
How do I know if my ballot has been counted in Colorado?
You can sign up for BallotTrax, a free service through the state that will update you on the status of your ballot. Visit BallotTrax.coloradosos.gov to sign up.
Check out this video that explains the process:
— Natasha Lovato
Where to find Colorado election results for presidential primary
When polls close at 7 p.m., check this story.
— Sarah Kyle
Which candidates have dropped out of the race?
On the Republican side, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has dropped out of the 2024 race.
Former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley are competing against each other.
On the Democratic side, President Joe Biden, Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., and author Marianne Williamson (who suspended and then later unsuspended her campaign) are running.
— Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY
Live Super Tuesday results:Joe Biden wins Iowa Caucus, Nikki Haley, Donald Trump battle
Haven't voted in the Colorado presidential primary election yet? Here's where to drop off your ballot
Polls close at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5.
Until then, you can return your ballot at a polling station or ballot drop box. You can find locations at www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/VIP.html.
If you live in Larimer County, you can check our local election guide here.
— Natasha Lovato and Sarah Kyle
Looking ahead: When is Colorado's congressional primary election?
In Colorado, Super Tuesday only includes the presidential primary. Colorado's primary election for other races, including congressional candidates, is June 25.
Our text service was asked if there would be a runoff if a congressional candidate receives less than 50% of votes in a race. Here's the answer: The candidate with the most votes would win, even if they had less than 50%.
Looking for more information on Colorado elections this year? Here's our roundup of key dates.
— Sarah Kyle
Is today Election Day?
This live blog entry comes from a question our team saw trending in searches. Election Day this year will be Nov. 5, 2024, but today is Colorado's presidential primary election.
If you haven't cast your Super Tuesday ballot yet, check out this last-minute voter guide for Colorado.
Have more questions? Join our USA TODAY text service now to talk with editors about the election. We'll share breaking updates, important voter resources and exclusive conversations.
— Sarah Kyle
Here's how many ballots have been returned for Colorado presidential primary
The Colorado Secretary of State's office said 959,315 ballots had been returned in Colorado through Sunday.
Of those, at least 491,781 were for the Republican presidential primary and at least 347,122 were for the Democratic presidential primary. There were 120,412 ballots still in process, according to data provided with the Monday update.
In Colorado, unaffiliated voters can vote in presidential primary elections, but they have to choose which party they cast a ballot for.
Of the 356,940 unaffiliated voters included in data provided by the Secretary of State on Monday, 75,349 chose to vote in the Democratic presidential primary and 161,274 voted in the Republican primary. There were 120,317 unaffiliated ballots still in process.
There are nearly 3.8 million active registered voters in Colorado, according to the Secretary of State's office. Of those, more than 1 million are registered Democrats, more than 900,000 are registered as Republicans and more than 1.8 million are unaffiliated.
— Sarah Kyle
Haven't voted on Super Tuesday in Colorado yet?
If you're reading this before 7 p.m. Tuesday, it's not too late to return your ballot.
On Super Tuesday, polling stations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and ballot drop boxes will remain open until 7 p.m. March 5.
To return your ballot in person, drop it off at a ballot collection box. You can find locations at www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/VIP.html.
More:Need to drop off your Super Tuesday ballot or pick one up? Where to go in Larimer County
— Natasha Lovato
Wondering what other state primaries could mean for the Colorado presidential primary?
To win the Republican nomination for president, a candidate needs 1,215 delegates. To win the Democratic nomination, a candidate needs 1,968.
Pledged delegates are selected to represent the interests of each state’s voters at the Republican National Convention and Democratic National Convention this summer. Delegates are pledged to candidates based on the results of the state’s caucus or primary.
See the results:USA TODAY Presidential Primary Delegate Tracker
At stake in Colorado are 37 Republican delegates and 87 Democratic delegates.
Learn more in our story that looked at the primaries and caucuses that had happened by Friday, March 1.
— Natasha Lovato
Will primary votes for former President Donald Trump count?
Yes. The Supreme Court on Monday said Colorado can’t use an anti-insurrectionist provision of the Constitution to kick Donald Trump off the ballot, leaving it up to voters to decide whether the former president should be returned to the White House after trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
In a unanimous decision, the court reversed the Colorado Supreme Court’s December decision that Trump is disqualified from running for president by a Constitutional amendment enacted after the Civil War to keep insurrectionists from holding office. But the three liberal justices criticized the conservative majority's opinion.
More:Supreme Court rules Donald Trump can stay on Colorado ballot ahead of Super Tuesday
— Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY
Reporting from USA TODAY contributed to this report.