COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Republican support for Donald Trump is still strong, according to a new Winthrop University Poll that shows the former president with a 21-point lead over his GOP challengers for president.
The poll, released Wednesday, found 41% South Carolina Republicans are backing Trump, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley nearly tied for second at 20% and 18%, respectively.
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, who announced his exploratory committee for president Wednesday, has 7% of the GOP support in the first-in-the-South early voting state. Former Vice President Mike Pence, who like DeSantis hasn’t formally announced a run, had 5% support.