Donald Trump hopes to beat his only competitor, Nikki Haley, in South Carolina this weekend. Despite his legal troubles, Donald Trump, 77, is the ultra-favorite in the race for the Republican nomination.

Polling stations in this state bordered by the Atlantic opened at 7:00 a.m. (12:00 GMT) Donald Trump and Nikki Haley should therefore face each other on Tuesday in Michigan. The Republicans of Idaho, Missouri and North Dakota will each vote in turn, a well-orchestrated ballet which will lead the candidates to Super Tuesday.