Ted Cruz’s strong victory in Wisconsin last Tuesday and Colorado on Saturday means the GOP is one step closer to a contested convention. For conservatives not steeped in Republican convention protocol, here’s what you need to know.
It takes 1,237 votes by Republican state delegates to win the nomination. Currently, Donald Trump has 743 and Cruz 545, according to Bloomberg convention delegate tracker. Republican Party Chairman Reince Priebus has made it clear that if a candidate arrives in Cleveland with 1,237 votes or more, that candidate will get the nomination.
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