Primary day in 5 Northeastern states

Donald Trump scored a five-state East Coast sweep Tuesday to embolden his hopes of clinching the Republican presidential nomination without a catfight at the convention. Democrat Hillary Clinton, on the cusp of closing down Bernie Sanders’ remaining presidential hopes, advanced toward that goal with wins in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania. 

Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Rhode Island are holding primaries Tuesday.

Here’s a look at voters as they head to the polls.

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