South Carolina’s presidential primary: all you need to know

Democrats will award their first delegates in the state that transformed Biden's fortunes in 2020 while Republican Nikki Haley has an uphill struggle in her home state

The 2024 Democratic nominating contest in the 2024 presidential election officially begins in South Carolina on 3 February, with the result all but a foregone conclusion. Joe Biden is expected to secure an easy victory in the state that resurrected his foundering presidential campaign four years ago.

Despite a lack of suspense, Saturday's contest will offer some clues about Biden's standing with his party's base. Here's what to know.