(VOVworld) – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has won the US state of Nevada with 45.91% of the vote, cementing his lead in the race for party nomination.

The billionaire now has three consecutive wins, following victories in New Hampshire and South Carolina. Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz are vying for second place.
Trump will now be looking forward to "Super Tuesday" next week, when 11 states decide on their candidate choice for the Republican presidential nomination.

Hillary Clinton notched a decisive win in the Nevada Democratic caucuses last Saturday, where she beat Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.