Key Takeaways:
- Trump secures all four delegates in the Virgin Islands Caucus.
- Former U.N. ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley was also on the ballot.
- The caucus utilized ranked-choice voting.
In a major victory for former President Donald Trump, he has emerged as the clear winner of the Virgin Islands Caucus, securing all four delegates up for grabs. The contest, exclusive to Republican voters, proved once again that Trump maintains a strong hold over the GOP base.
Shortly after the U.S. Virgin Islands GOP announced the results, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to express his gratitude and excitement. In a post, he wrote, “Word just came that we overwhelmingly won the Virgin Islands Caucus, ALL Delegates, with almost 75% of the Vote. I have just called to thank those involved.”
Trump faced competition from his last remaining major rival for the nomination, former U.N. ambassador and former two-term South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. However, it was Trump’s popularity and appeal among Republican voters that ultimately secured him the victory.
Additionally, four other candidates, who have dropped out of the 2024 race, were also on the ballot in the Virgin Islands Caucus.
What set this caucus apart was the utilization of ranked-choice voting. Voters were given the opportunity to rank their choices, allowing for a fair and democratic process. In the event that no candidate achieved a majority of the vote, the ranked-choice process would have come into effect.
However, Trump’s overwhelming support among Republican voters made the ranked-choice process unnecessary, as he easily surpassed the majority threshold.
This resounding victory in the Virgin Islands Caucus further solidifies Trump’s position as a dominant force within the Republican Party. As the race for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination intensifies, Trump’s strong base of support will undoubtedly play a significant role in shaping the future of the party.