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Yesterday, Super Tuesday saw Republicans and Democrats head to the polls to vote for their preferred nominees. Both party's primaries are quickly passing by as 2024 continues and the conventions get closer.

On the Republican side, former UN ambassador and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is running against ex-President Trump for the nomination. Haley's vowed to stay in the GOP primary for as long as her candidacy remains competitive.

Days ago, Haley supporters rejoiced when she won the Washington DC Republican primary. On Super Tuesday, the GOP hopeful secured yet another win, this time in Vermont.

What to know about Haley's victory in Vermont

First and foremost, the Republican candidate's triumph came on the heels of an endorsement from Vermont Gov. Phil Scott. The GOP leader praised Haley as America's "only chance" of ensuring worthwhile options in the nation's general election.

It appears that Scott's endorsement carried weight with the voters of his state. If Haley's win over Trump surpasses 50%, she'll take all 17 of Vermont's delegates; otherwise, the delegates will be divvied up in a manner representative of the electorate's collective vote.

In the weeks leading up to Vermont's primary, polls showed Haley down to Trump by double digits. Her victory in the state, nonetheless, suggests that some voters are ready for a change in this year's presidential race.

A greater path to the presidency

Throughout Haley's campaign for the White House, polls have consistently shown her beating Joe Biden in a one-on-one race, frequently by double digits.

At the same time, many Haley voters who've spoken to reporters maintain they will not vote for former President Trump in a general election. Some have even said they'd cast their ballot for Biden, were the 45th president to become the GOP nominee again.

The former UN ambassador continues to warn voters that neither Trump nor Biden are suited to hold the presidency. She's also referenced various surveys which indicate most Americans don't wish to see a reenactment of 2020's general election.

On social media, Haley's supporters are heralding her victory in Vermont as a sign that many Republicans and Independents are ready for a new president.