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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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a campaign event, Feb. 28, 2020, in Columbia, S.C.
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Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg greets supporters after speaking at a campaign event in Sumter, S.C., Feb. 28, 2020.