U.S. election – delegate tracker Only one number matters in the U.S. presidential primary season – how many delegates a candidate needs to clinch the nomination at the Republican and Democratic National Conventions REPUBLICANS 1,237 delegates needed for nomination Donald Trump 335 27.1% Ted Cruz 234 18.9% Marco Rubio 113 9.1% John Kasich 27 2.2% DEMOCRATS 2,386 delegates needed for nomination Includes unpledged super delegates who have voiced support for candidate Hillary Clinton 726 30.5% Bernie Sanders 419 17.6% Source: Real Clear Politics Pictures: Associated Press, Newscom © GRAPHIC NEWS