A contested Democratic convention in 2020 is now looking a lot less likely than it did just a few months ago.

Initially, the crowded Democratic field and the proportional allocation rules for delegates combined to make the chances of a contested convention appear like a realistic possibility. Months ago, I wrote about a number of developments, particularly the fractured field, that made the prospects significantly more likely. But the race has changed substantially since I wrote that post.

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