Donald Trump Donald John TrumpHR McMaster says president's policy to withdraw troops from Afghanistan is 'unwise' Cast of 'Parks and Rec' reunite for virtual town hall to address Wisconsin voters Biden says Trump should step down over coronavirus response MORE has been projected to win the primary in Arkansas, a state targeted by his rival Ted Cruz Rafael (Ted) Edward CruzLoeffler calls for hearing in wake of Netflix's 'Cuties' Health care in the crosshairs with new Trump Supreme Court list 'Parks and Rec' cast members hosting special reunion to raise money for Wisconsin Democrats MORE, The Associated Press reported.

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The Texas senator had been campaigning hard in Arkansas , and he and his allies hoped the state would be another chance to break Trump's dominance following Cruz wins in both Oklahoma and Texas.

But the billionaire GOP front-runner won Arkansas and beat Cruz in other Super Tuesday Southern states Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee.