The Rhode Island Democratic Party presidential primary took place on the same day.

The caucus was originally scheduled to take place on April 23, but the date was changed due to potential conflict with Pesach.Businessman Donald Trump won the election in a landslide, with 63.7% of the popular vote, compared to runner-up John Kasich's 24.3% and Ted Cruz's 10.4%.

Marco Rubio, the worst performing candidate, who had dropped out but still had ballot access, received no delegates.

Following Indiana, Florida would hold its own primary, Marco Rubio's home state, and would vote for Donald Trump in an unexpected turn.

Following the results, John Kasich would suspend his trailing campaign along with Ted Cruz.