The 2020 Delegate Problem

Republicans had a crowded field of candidates in 2016. After 8 years out of power, a deep bench had developed in hopes of becoming the next President. At its peak, a total of 17 candidates ran for the Presidency. For most of the contest many believed that no candidate would get a majority of the delegates, and a brokered convention would happen at the RNC.

It took until May for President Trump to finally secure the required 50 percent of delegates to clinch the nomination. However, Trump did so only securing 45 percent of the vote due to the winner take all system used in many…