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Joe Biden wins Michigan primary, extending lead over Bernie Sanders

Published  March 10, 2020 9:00pm EDT
Michigan Primary
FOX 2 Detroit

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - Joe Biden is projected to win the Michigan Primary, picking up most of the 125 delegates in the state and taking a commanding lead over Bernie Sanders in the battle for the Democratic nomination.

Here is a look at the Michigan Primary results: VIEW RESULTS | VIEW COUNTY-BY-COUNTY BREAKDOWN

By picking up the majority of the delegates in Michigan, Biden has cemented his front-runner status over Sanders after winning the most delegates during Super Tuesday last week.

RELATED: Live results of the Michigan Primary Election

Both Biden and Sanders spent the past week crisscrossing the state, trying to pick up the majority of the 125 delegates.

Michigan is the biggest prize this week among the six states holding primaries on Tuesday. Missouri, Mississippi, Washington state, Idaho and North Dakota also hold contests.

As of 9 p.m., Biden was named winner in Michigan, Missouri, and Mississippi. 

Check out the delegate tracker to see where the candidates stand, how everyone has voted so far, and how much more each candidate needs to win.

The winner from the Democrat side will challenge President Donald Trump in November. There were once 24 hopefuls for President on the Democratic side of the ticket. 

Roop Raj 1-on-1 with Joe Biden

FOX 2's Roop Raj spoke with former Vice President Joe Biden ahead of the Michigan Primary. He talked trade, the economy and why he is the best candidate to win the nomination and general election

You can compare ALL the candidates, even the ones who have been eliminated, to see where they stand on every issue from gun control to health care and you can even see their campaign finances. Just check out the President Candidate Guide here.