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Presidential Campaigns Pass Through 'The Villages' Ahead Of Florida Primary

8:02pm March 15, 2016

by Renata Sago

One popular campaign stop on the trail ahead of the Florida primary is a retirement community called "The Villages." NPR explores why it's such a magnet for presidential campaigns.

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Polls Begin To Close In Ohio, North Carolina Primary Contests

7:55pm March 15, 2016

The Democratic and Republican presidential candidates await results in the Ohio and North Carolina primary contests.

Presidential Candidates Await Results In Ohio, North Carolina Primaries

7:55pm March 15, 2016

The NPR politics team brings us analysis on the vote in the Ohio and North Carolina primary contests. Polls are also closing in Florida, Missouri and Illinois.

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Mega Tuesday: Follow NPR's Politics Team On Twitter

5:50pm March 15, 2016

Follow NPR's Politics team on Twitter tonight.

GOP Candidates Look To Slow Donald Trump In 5 Major Primary Contests

5:20pm March 15, 2016

Tuesday's primary contests may be the last real chance for Donald Trump's opponents to seriously harm his march to the GOP presidential nomination.

Voters In 5 Large States Go To The Polls In Primary Contests

5:20pm March 15, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Voters in five large states — Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Illinois and Missouri — have their turn in the Republican and Democratic presidential primary contests Tuesday.

Bernie Sanders Looks To Maintain Momentum As 5 More States Vote

4:27pm March 15, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Bernie Sanders is looking to keep up his momentum from his win over Hillary Clinton in Michigan last week as five more large states vote on Tuesday.

Mega Tuesday: Possibly The Most Consequential Day Of Voting Yet

1:37pm March 15, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The contests taking place in five states could winnow the GOP field and determine each party's presidential nominees. More than 1,000 delegates are at stake. Here's what to watch in each state.

Represents the percentage of remaining delegates needed if Donald Trump wins both Ohio and Florida Tuesday.

Why Both The Democratic And Republican Races Are Probably Going To June

9:35am March 15, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

The delegate races on both sides are tight. For Republicans, their crowded field is splitting up the votes. For Democrats, the calendar could favor Bernie Sanders over the next several weeks.

Inmates Try To Revive Lawsuit Over Secretive Prison Units

7:00am March 15, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

Prisoners argue their detention in special Communication Management Units left them stigmatized and hurt their relationships with family members.