Trump wins New Hampshire Republican primary
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With more than half of the votes in New Hampshire tallied, Donald Trump has emerged as the projected winner, maintaining a lead of approximately 10 points over his rival, Nikki Haley. The state offers 22 delegates, and according to estimates by CBS News, Trump is expected to secure at least 12 delegates, while Haley is on track to gain at least nine. This would bring Trump's total delegate count to 32 and Haley's to 17. The eventual Republican nominee needs to secure a total of 1,215 delegates.
The New Hampshire Republican primary results are a crucial step in the nomination process, providing candidates with delegates vital for the party's national convention. Trump's strong showing in New Hampshire contributes significantly to his overall delegate count, reinforcing his position in the race for the Republican nomination. As the contest unfolds, candidates will continue to vie for support in subsequent primaries, each contributing to the accumulation of delegates necessary for clinching the nomination and ultimately facing the Democratic nominee in the presidential election.