Voters in South Carolina cast ballots Saturday in the Democratic primary, providing a dramatic run-up to next week’s crucial Super Tuesday marathon of 14 state primaries. The South Carolina contest offers a handful of candidates another opportunity to slow the surge of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in their quest to derail President Donald Trump’s reelection bid in the November general election.
Voters Cast Ballots in South Carolina Primary Election
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President Donald Trump shakes hands with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., next to Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., as Trump arrives at a campaign rally in North Charleston, S.C., Feb. 28, 2020.
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Democrat Tom Steyer addresses the crowd at his election-eve rally the night before the South Carolina presidential primary on Feb. 28, 2020, in Columbia, S.C.
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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., waves to supporters and volunteers, Feb. 29, 2020, in Columbia, S.C.
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Attendees cheer during a Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., a campaign event, Feb. 28, 2020, in Columbia, S.C.