Video: Donald Trump, Nikki Haley address supporters following South Carolina primary
Minutes after polls closed, the race was called for the former president.
Minutes after polls closed, the race was called for the former president.
Minutes after polls closed, the race was called for the former president.
Update 8:30 p.m.: Nikki Haley is addressing supporters in Charleston. Watch above.
Update 7:30 p.m.: Donald Trump has addressed supporters at his watch party in Columbia. Watch that below.
Update 7:05 p.m.: Donald Trump has been declared the winner by the Associated Press, just minutes after polls closed.
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Initial report:
While several names remain on the ballot, the race for the Republican nomination for President is down to two: former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.
Trump and Haley will face off for the Palmetto State on Saturday, February 24. Pastor and businessman Ryan Binkley and Air Force veteran and businessman David Stuckenberg are also on the ballot.
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President Joe Biden defeated two challengers earlier this month in the South Carolina Democratic primary.
South Carolina has an open primary system, which means any registered voter may participate in any party’s primary. But voters may only participate in one party’s presidential primary.
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