So far, eight candidates will be listed on the U.S. Virgin Islands ballot. Former Vice President Mike Pence is not yet on the islands' ballot.
The U.S. Virgin Islands will be the third state or territory to hold its Republican caucuses, along with Nevada, on Feb. 8. But because St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas voters will cast their ballots in an earlier time zone, their caucuses will wrap up earlier than Nevada.Because USVI is a U.S. territory and not a state, its citizens may not vote in presidential elections. However, as U.S. citizens, the islands' residents may participate in the primaries.
After the deadline, additional candidates may qualify but must pay a $50,000 late fee. Presently, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Sen. Tim Scott, former President Donald Trump and Perry Johnson have all qualified for the USVI ballot. The campaigns of former Vice President Mike Pence and former Arkansas Gov.
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