Wisconsin State Results Election 2016

ByABC News
February 29, 2016, 11:18 AM

— -- Wisconsin holds its Democratic and Republican primaries on April 5, 2016. 96 delegates are at stake for the Democrats and 42 delegates for the Republicans.Election results are refreshed automatically every 30 seconds after polls close. There is no need to refresh the page to see the latest data.

Why The State Is Significant:

• The Badger State is a winner take most contest for Republican delegates. 18 delegates are awarded to the winner of the statewide vote. 24 delegates are split amongst winners of each congressional district. To get a large portion of delegates, the GOP candidate must win a majority of the state’s eight congressional districts.

• Wisconsin is an open primary and allows same day registration for new voters.

Fast Facts:

• Wisconsinites are required to present the proper form of identification in order to cast their votes.

• Barack Obama won the state of Wisconsin in 2012 and 2008.