Donald Trump managed to translate his lead in the polls to voting booths. He secured a double digit winning margin at 34% compared to 22% for both Rubio and Cruz. Rubio came in ahead of Cruz for second. No other contenders were in double digits. Bush 7.8%, Kasich 7.6% and Carson 7.2%.
In terms of delegates, Trump will receive the lion’s share as South Carolina awards delegates by winner take all by congressional district. Trump won in all counties except 2 – Richland (Colombia) and Charleston which were both won by Rubio. It remains to be seen how those delegates will be counted. However, Cruz will not receive any delegates.
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