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The Republican electorate in South Carolina is noted for having a high proportion of evangelical voters. [10] Socially conservative candidates have performed well in the South Carolina primary in past contests. In the 2012 Republican primary, Newt Gingrich beat eventual nominee Mitt Romney in the state with support from evangelical voters. [11]
South Carolina has also been important for the Democrats. In 2008, the Democratic South Carolina primary took on added significance because it was the first nominating contest in that cycle in which a large percentage (55 percent, according to an exit poll [ 5 ] ) of primary voters were African Americans . [ 6 ]
However, the primary was deemed non-binding, so the South Carolina primary was the first contest in which candidates could earn delegates. [7] President Biden won the primary in a landslide, winning all 55 of the state's unbound delegates. [8] The Democratic primary recorded low voter turnout among registered voters, with only 4% participating. [9]
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Here’s what we know so far as results from South Carolina’s statewide primary races roll in Tuesday night. ... With 97% of the precincts reporting in the Republican primary, Shealy led with 40 ...
The district is a major destination for presidential candidates in election years, as South Carolina is one of the first states to hold a presidential primary. Republican William Timmons has represented the district since January 3, 2019. He succeeded Republican Trey Gowdy who did not seek reelection.
PHOTO: Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks on stage at her watch party during the South Carolina Republican presidential primary ...