In a surprising turn of events, Nikki Haley secured her first victory in the 2024 Republican presidential nomination race, defeating former President Donald Trump in the Washington, D.C. primary. What Happened: Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, won the Washington, D.C. primary on Sunday, securing 63% of the GOP vote. This victory, her first in the 2024 race, has given her the district’s 19 delegates, NBC News reported. Despite Trump’s dominance in most states, Haley has pledged to continue her campaign through Super Tuesday, where 15 states and American Samoa will hold nominating c…