Election officials direct voters during the first day of early voting at a polling station in Charleston, South Carolina, on Monday, February 12.
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Former President Donald Trump has a lead in the Republican presidential primary, but the process is far from over. The next step is South Carolina’s primary, which takes place on Saturday. Here’s what to know:
Candidates: The major candidates include Trump, the current front-runner to get the Republican nomination for the third straight presidential election. His top rival is former South Carolina Gov.