LIVEBLOG: The South Carolina Primary

February 29, 2020

TPM is liveblogging the South Carolina Democratic primary as the results roll in. The map below will update live. Follow along with us.

What To Expect

South Carolina's Democratic presidential primary day voting occurs from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday.
To win delegates for the Democratic National Convention, candidates need to win 15% of the statewide vote or 15% of the vote in a given congressional district (South Carolina has seven).
The state is the last of four early states before "Super Tuesday" in three days, when 14 states will pick their preference for the Democratic nominee.
Seven candidates on ballots are still in the race: Former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Tom Steyer and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI).

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TPM is liveblogging the South Carolina Democratic primary as the results roll in. The map below will update live. Follow along with us.

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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 29: People vote in the state's primary election in Charleston on February 29, 2020 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. All recent polls suggest that former Vice Presid... CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 29: People vote in the state's primary election in Charleston on February 29, 2020 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. All recent polls suggest that former Vice President Joe Biden has a solid lead against rival Bernie Sanders. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) MORE LESS

What To Expect

South Carolina's Democratic presidential primary day voting occurs from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday.
To win delegates for the Democratic National Convention, candidates need to win 15% of the statewide vote or 15% of the vote in a given congressional district (South Carolina has seven).
The state is the last of four early states before "Super Tuesday" in three days, when 14 states will pick their preference for the Democratic nominee.
Seven candidates on ballots are still in the race: Former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Tom Steyer and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI).