elections

Jeb Bush Drops Out Of Presidential Race

7:59am February 21, 2016

After failing to gain any traction in the GOP presidential race, Jeb Bush has ended his run for the White House. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to Mark McKinnon, a former Republican media strategist.

Jeb Bush reacts as he announces the suspension of his presidential campaign during an election night party at the Hilton Columbia Center on Feb. 20 in Columbia, South Carolina.

Traffic Jam In The Winner's Circle: Saturday Results Encourage All But Bush

7:44am February 21, 2016

by Ron Elving

Nearly everybody who competed in Saturday's GOP primary election and Democratic caucus is claiming some form of victory - except for one candidate.

Trump Wins South Carolina; Rubio Edges Out Cruz For Second

11:33pm February 20, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Donald Trump will get 50 delegates from his Palmetto State win, but both Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz tried to spin their finishes as a victory as the field winnowed with Jeb Bush's withdrawal.

Politics & Government

Jeb Bush Ends Presidential Campaign

11:26pm February 20, 2016

The former Florida governor, a son and brother of presidents, raised enormous amounts of money and spent more on TV ads than any other candidate, but he couldn't overcome a change-hungry electorate.

Erica Levine, 20, a poll manager at the Colleton County Fire & Rescue polling precinct registers a voter in Walterboro, S.C.

PHOTOS: Voters Make Their Voices Heard In Nevada And South Carolina

10:52pm February 20, 2016

by Ariel Zambelich

Democrats caucused in Nevada and Republicans went to the polls in South Carolina. We know the results — well, most of them by now — but here's what the day really looked like on the ground.

Winning a delegate could come down to the luck of the draw today in Nevada.

The Stream: South Carolina and Nevada Go To The Polls

10:43pm February 20, 2016

Today, Democrats in Nevada and Republicans in South Carolina are telling the nation who they want to nominate to run for president

Naomi Barnes (left) shows her support for democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton during the Nevada caucus in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Hillary Clinton Wins Nevada Caucuses

8:17pm February 20, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Entrance polls suggest Clinton was buoyed by women, older voters, and nonwhite voters.

Saturday Is SC Primary For Republicans And Nevada Caucus For Democrats

5:01pm February 20, 2016

Saturday is Primary Election Day for Republicans running for president in South Carolina and Democrats in Nevada. NPR gives the latest.

Republican Voters Head To South Carolina Polls

11:02am February 20, 2016

Linda Wertheimer gets a preview of today's South Carolina Republican primary from conservative radio host Mike Gallagher.

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Rubio Tries To Sell The New Face Of The GOP Establishment To S.C. Voters

10:57am February 20, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The Florida senator needs a rebound in the state's GOP primary after a disappointing New Hampshire finish. And he's hoping the backing of the state's young, diverse leadership can help him do that.