On Tuesday, Donald Trump, the former President, secured a victory in South Carolina, capturing its nine electoral votes for the third consecutive election cycle. The state has not supported a Democratic presidential nominee since 1976, when Jimmy Carter, a Democrat and then-governor of Georgia, triumphed over Republican President Gerald Ford, marking a significant win for Democrats in the Southern region at the time.

In the previous election cycle, Trump attained 55% of the votes, replicating his successful performance from 2016. Given the consistent Republican dominance in South Carolina, it is uncommon for presidential hopefuls to invest significant time in campaigning within the state. The results from the election were officially announced by news outlets at 8:01 p.m. EST, declaring Trump as the winner yet again.

This trend reflects South Carolina’s strong alignment with Republican values over the decades, reinforcing its status as a key state in the presidential election landscape. As Trump continues to solidify support among South Carolina voters, the state appears poised to maintain its Republican tendencies in the years to come.