Nikki Haley beats Donald Trump in Washington DC for first primary victory - BBC News

The ex-ambassador is the first woman to win a Republican primary, but Donald Trump is still way ahead.

7 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsUS election 2024Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, This is Nikki Haley's first primary win against Donald TrumpNikki Haley has defeated Donald Trump in the Republican primary in Washington DC.

This is her first victory over the former president in the 2024 campaign to become the Republican presidential candidate.

She lost in South Carolina, her home state. But she is the first woman to win a Republican primary in US history.

Mr Trump however has a huge lead over Ms Haley and is likely to face Joe Biden in the November election.

The BBC's US partner CBS reports that Ms Haley will receive all 19 Republican delegates who were up for grabs in Washington DC, giving her 43 delegates nationwide - well behind Mr Trump's 247.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68465057

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