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The 2016 Florida Republican presidential primary was held on March 15, 2016, with 99 delegates being allocated on a winner-take-all basis. Businessman Donald Trump scored a decisive victory in the state, defeating Senator Marco Rubio by nearly 20 points. Rubio had previously vowed to continue his campaign regardless of the results in Florida,[1] but suspended his campaign after the state was called for Trump.[2]
- ^ Killough, Ashley (March 15, 2016). "Marco Rubio: I'm going to Utah 'irrespective' of Florida results". CNN.
- ^ Kopan, Tal (March 16, 2016). "Marco Rubio drops out of presidential race after Florida loss". CNN.