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Sen. Ted Cruz announces the suspension of his campaign as wife Heidi Cruz looks on during an election night watch party in Indianapolis.

Politics & Government

Politics Podcast: And Then There Was ... 1?

3:59pm May 04, 2016

by NPR Staff

The NPR Politics team discusses the results of the Indiana primary and the biggest news of the night — Ted Cruz suspending his presidential campaign making Donald Trump the likely nominee.

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders waves to the crowd after arriving Tuesday at a campaign rally at the Big Four Lawn Park in Louisville, Ky.

Bernie Sanders Says He's Staying In And It's 'Good For The Democratic Party'

3:53pm May 04, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The Vermont senator tells NPR he will stay in until June, despite the likelihood of Hillary Clinton being the Democratic nominee.

Donald Trump speaks during a campaign stop in Carmel, Ind., on Monday.

Kasich Dropping Out Of Presidential Race; Donald Trump Assured GOP Nomination

3:47pm May 04, 2016

The Ohio governor is suspending his presidential campaign, leaving Donald Trump as the last man standing. Kasich won one state — his home state — and trails far behind in the delegate count.

Nina Turner, a former Ohio state senator and Bernie Sanders supporter, speaks at a Sanders campaign event in April.

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Special Election Coverage: The Indiana Primary

11:21am May 04, 2016

by NPR Staff

Catch up with interviews of special guests from NPR's Indiana primary night coverage, hosted by Scott Detrow.

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Hoosier Judgment Spells End For Cruz, Triumph For Trump And Another Round For Sanders

9:10am May 04, 2016

by Ron Elving

Nine states still have to vote on the Democratic side, and Sanders is well-positioned to win several or most — but he needs to win all by overwhelming margins to catch Clinton in pledged delegates.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, suspends his presidential campaign as his wife, Heidi, looks on Tuesday night in Indianapolis, Ind.

Indiana Primaries: 5 Headlines That Tell Where Republicans And Democrats Stand

7:49am May 04, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Republican Ted Cruz has ended his candidacy, after Donald Trump won Indiana to all but clinch victory. Bernie Sanders also won, with 52 percent of the vote to Hillary Clinton's 47 percent.

Ted Cruz announced that he is dropping out of the presidential race.

Ted Cruz Ends Presidential Campaign After Indiana Loss

11:40pm May 03, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

"From the beginning I've said that I would continue on as long as there was a viable path to victory," Cruz told supporters. "Tonight I'm sorry to say it appears that path has been foreclosed."

Madonna Rea shakes hands with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders as he has breakfast at Peppy Grill on Tuesday in Indianapolis.

As Cruz Exits Race, Trump Cements His Spot As Likely GOP Nominee

11:01pm May 03, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Ted Cruz ended his campaign after losing must-win Indiana. Bernie Sanders beat Hillary Clinton, but she keeps a large lead in pledged Democratic delegates.

Donald Trump Wins Republican Primary In Indiana

9:04pm May 03, 2016

The last polls in Indiana have closed, and Donald Trump is projected to win the GOP primary. On the Democratic side, the race between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton is still too close to call.

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Republican Ted Cruz makes a campaign stop at the Bravo Cafe Monday in Osceola, Ind. The Hoosier State might be Cruz's last chance to stop Donald Trump from getting the nomination.

4 Things To Watch In The Indiana Primary

6:08pm May 03, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

How much will Donald Trump pad his lead, and what will Ted Cruz do next? Even if Bernie Sanders wins, Hillary Clinton's lead is virtually insurmountable. And the GOP Senate primary is one to watch.