United States Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has won the South Carolina primary over rival Bernie Sanders, propelling her into next week’s crucial “Super Tuesday” voting in 11 states on a wave of momentum.
With almost all of the votes counted on Saturday night, Clinton was easily winning with more than 73 percent.
“To South Carolina, to the volunteers at the heart of our campaign, to the supporters who power it: thank you,” Clinton tweeted after major US networks all called the vote in her favour at the close of polls.
Huge cheers broke out at the venue in Columbia, South Carolina, where Clinton was due to deliver a victory speech to supporters.
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