Both candidates appeared to benefit from traditional Republican voters who wanted a change.
The following candidates appeared on more than one primary ballot.
The vote was taken after the candidates appeared at five forums before state leaders.
Only one candidate, a superintendent from Massachusetts, appeared on everyone's short list.
Both candidates seemed well prepared and appeared to have addressed concerns about how they would come across on television.
The two candidates appeared to have broadly similar campaign promises, however.
Six national candidates appeared on the ballot in the Virginia primary.
Even the rooms where the candidates appear have a different aura.
No other candidate appeared by the time nominations closed on 7 November.
When a candidate appears to be a serious contender on television, then that's what he becomes.