FACTBOX: Delegate counts for U.S. presidential candidates
(Reuters) - Delegates at national party conventions in August and September will be the key to selecting the Democratic and Republican candidates who will face off in the U.S. presidential election on November 4.
Voters choose the delegates state by state.
The field of candidates has narrowed and Sen. John McCain has taken a commanding lead in the Republican race, while the Democratic contest remains close.
Here are the total number of delegates awarded so far in nominating contests to the leading candidates, as estimated by MSNBC. Other news organizations may have reached different estimates.
DEMOCRATS (total needed for nomination 2,025)
- Barack Obama 943
- Hillary Clinton 895
REPUBLICANS (number needed for nomination 1,191)
- John McCain 724 Continued...
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