Trump 76 delegates short of nomination

After a win in the Oregon primary, New York billionaire Donald Trump is 76 delegates shy of securing the Republican nomination for president.

Donald Trump is within 76 delegates of clinching the Republican nomination for president with his win in the Oregon primary.

With no one else left in the race, the only question is which state will put him over the top.

He might have to wait until June 7, the last day for primaries.

The New York billionaire has won at least 18 delegates in Oregon, though there were significant votes for candidates who have quit the race.

Ohio Governor John Kasich and Texas Senator Ted Cruz won at least four delegates apiece.

There are two delegates left to be allocated.

Oregon allocates delegates in proportion to the statewide vote, so anyone getting more than 3.5 per cent of the vote gets delegates.

Trump has 1161 delegates.

It takes 1237 to win.


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