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Summary US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has won the party's caucuses in Washington.
Mitt Romney won the Republican caucuses in Washington State.With most precincts in the state having reported, Mr Romney has won 36% of the vote, with his rivals Rick Santorum and Ron Paul on 25% each.The results are technically not binding as the states 43 delegates will not be allocated until a later date.The candidates are now preparing for Super Tuesday on 6 March, in which 10 states will hold voting contests.High turnout was reported in the contest, with voters seemingly enthused by the unpredictable nature of the race so far.Im heartened to have won the Washington caucuses, and I thank the voters for their support today, Mr Romney tweeted.Romney said the result proved Washingtons voters wanted a conservative businessman who understands the private sector.Republican candidates need to amass 1,114 delegates to clinch the Republican nomination for president and get the chance to challenge President Barack Obama in November.Mr Romney - long assumed to be the front-runner and favourite for the nomination - currently leads the delegate race.
