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Trump defeats Haley in South Carolina primary, extending sweep of early states

The outcome was a blow to Nikki Haley in her home state. Headed into Saturday, she had vowed to stay in the race no matter the result.

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Republican primary

Votes received and percentages of total vote
Candidate	Votes	Pct.	Del.
winner Donald TrumpTrumpD. Trump	116,988	58.5	44
Nikki HaleyHaleyN. Haley	81,705	40.9	0
OtherOtherOther	1,158	0.6	0
Est. 23% counted

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