Sen. Robert Taft and the Wisconsin Republican primary, 1952

Senator Taft gains momentum in the Republican presidential race with victories in the Wisconsin and Nebraska primaries. Despite earlier defeats by Eisenhower, Taft's extensive campaign efforts pay off, securing a significant number of delegates. The Wisconsin primary, where Eisenhower was not a candidate, and the Nebraska primary, where Taft outperformed Eisenhower in write-in ballots, are pivotal. Taft now has 96 delegates compared to Eisenhower's 40, but the race is far from over, as the GOP convention requires a majority of 1,200 delegates to win.

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