What is Super Tuesday? How are delegates chosen? How NC’s presidential primary works

Many states hold primaries or caucuses on a Tuesday in March of a presidential election year , called Super Tuesday .

By the end of Super Tuesday , a bulk of delegates to either or both the Democratic National Convention and the Republican National Convention can be won.

This year , 15 states, including North Carolina , will vote on Super Tuesday or March 5 .

Unaffiliated voters account for nearly 37% of all registered voters in the state.

In-person early voting begins Feb 15 and ends on March 2 .

Delegates are bound by the results of the primary for the first two ballots and must vote for a pledged candidate.

In 2024 there are still 2,358 delegates up for grabs, with a candidate needing to win at least 1,215 to secure the nomination.