US primary results: Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico Democratic Caucuses

A composite photo of Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
A composite photo of Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. PHOTO: REUTERS

The Democrats held their caucuses in the Virgin Islands on Saturday, June 4 and in Puerto Rico on Sunday, June 5.

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton defeated Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders in both contests. With her latest triumphs, Mrs Clinton has amassed enough delegates to clinch the party's nomination to the US presidential election, media reports said.

RESULTS

WINNER
June 4 - Virgin Islands Hillary Clinton
June 5 - Puerto Rico Hillary Clinton

DELEGATE COUNT

Here are the numbers of delegates which candidates have won so far. Figures in brackets are superdelegates (unpledged Democratic party leaders who are free to support any candidate) and are included in the total number.

CLINTON SANDERS
June 4 - Virgin Islands (7 delegates; 5 superdelegates) 7 -
June 5 - Puerto Rico (60 delegates; 7 superdelegates) 36 20
TOTAL 2,383 (571) 1,569 (48)

Source: The New York Times

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.