US Sen. Bernie Sanders will win the Nevada caucuses, CNN projects, building on the momentum he gained from his New Hampshire victory last week.

The Nevada win amplifies Sanders' argument that he can broaden his appeal across the Democratic electorate. This is the most diverse state yet in the party's nomination process.

"We have just put together a multigenerational, multiracial coalition which is going to not only win in Nevada, it's going to sweep this country," Sanders said in a speech after he was projected as the winner.

The campaign now shifts to South Carolina, which will hold its primary next Saturday.

People watch a volunteer count votes during a caucus in Henderson, Nevada, on Saturday.
People watch a volunteer count votes during a caucus in Henderson, Nevada, on Saturday.
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Twin sisters Emmeline and Eloise Lofthouse play in a high-school gymnasium while their mother participates in a caucus in Las Vegas.
Twin sisters Emmeline and Eloise Lofthouse play in a high-school gymnasium while their mother participates in a caucus in Las Vegas.
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Sanders supporters react during a caucus at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas.
Sanders supporters react during a caucus at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas.
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Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks in Las Vegas on Saturday as the votes were being counted. "I know we don't have the final results yet, but I feel really good," <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Fnevada-caucuses-live-results-updates-2020%2Fh_0eedc1dc4991d1c0acbf5ff66a68f7da" target="_blank">Biden told the crowd.</a> "You put me in a position, you know the press is ready to declare people dead quickly, but we're alive and we're coming back and we're going to win."
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks in Las Vegas on Saturday as the votes were being counted. "I know we don't have the final results yet, but I feel really good," Biden told the crowd. "You put me in a position, you know the press is ready to declare people dead quickly, but we're alive and we're coming back and we're going to win."
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Caucusgoers hold up their presidential preference cards at a community center in Las Vegas.
Caucusgoers hold up their presidential preference cards at a community center in Las Vegas.
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Errors and revisions are seen on a caucus poster in Henderson.
Errors and revisions are seen on a caucus poster in Henderson.
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A precinct chairman checks paperwork before submitting the final count at Henderson's Coronado High School.
A precinct chairman checks paperwork before submitting the final count at Henderson's Coronado High School.
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Former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, left, is joined by his husband, Chasten, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Fnevada-caucuses-live-results-updates-2020%2Fh_7d1651d333ee44aedb4d4f4abbcfce21" target="_blank">after speaking to supporters</a> in Las Vegas on Saturday. "I congratulate Sen. Sanders on a strong showing today," Buttigieg said, adding: "But before we rush to nominate Sen. Sanders ... Let us take a sober look at what is at stake."
Former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, left, is joined by his husband, Chasten, after speaking to supporters in Las Vegas on Saturday. "I congratulate Sen. Sanders on a strong showing today," Buttigieg said, adding: "But before we rush to nominate Sen. Sanders ... Let us take a sober look at what is at stake."
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A volunteer counts votes during a caucus in Henderson.
A volunteer counts votes during a caucus in Henderson.
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A precinct chair shows two cards <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fpolitics%2Flive-news%2Fnevada-caucuses-live-results-updates-2020%2Fh_4548447f4571255b72d6953b654c6e2d" target="_blank">that were used to break a tie</a> at a caucus site in Reno, Nevada.
A precinct chair shows two cards that were used to break a tie at a caucus site in Reno, Nevada.
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A Sanders supporter holds up a sign during the caucus at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas.
A Sanders supporter holds up a sign during the caucus at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas.
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A precinct leader speaks with caucusgoers in Henderson.
A precinct leader speaks with caucusgoers in Henderson.
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Caucusgoers gather in Henderson.
Caucusgoers gather in Henderson.
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A voter looks at a presidential preference card used as a ballot.
A voter looks at a presidential preference card used as a ballot.
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Las Vegas residents wait to cast their votes on Saturday.
Las Vegas residents wait to cast their votes on Saturday.
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Casino workers and Biden supporters cheer during the caucus at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas.
Casino workers and Biden supporters cheer during the caucus at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas.
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Placards lay on the ground during a Sanders campaign event in Las Vegas on Friday.
Placards lay on the ground during a Sanders campaign event in Las Vegas on Friday.
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US Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks at a town hall in Las Vegas on Friday.
US Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks at a town hall in Las Vegas on Friday.
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Hayley Bakst, bottom, and Mia Voos draw a picture of Warren into a book of presidents before Warren's town hall in Las Vegas on Friday.
Hayley Bakst, bottom, and Mia Voos draw a picture of Warren into a book of presidents before Warren's town hall in Las Vegas on Friday.
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People in Henderson wait in line for early voting on Tuesday. It was the last day for early voting.
People in Henderson wait in line for early voting on Tuesday. It was the last day for early voting.
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A voter casts a ballot in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
A voter casts a ballot in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
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Candidates gather on stage for a Democratic debate in Las Vegas on Wednesday. From left are former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Warren, Sanders; Biden, Buttigieg and US Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
Candidates gather on stage for a Democratic debate in Las Vegas on Wednesday. From left are former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Warren, Sanders; Biden, Buttigieg and US Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
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Biden speaks at a campaign event in Las Vegas on February 15.
Biden speaks at a campaign event in Las Vegas on February 15.
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People wait in line for early voting at the Chinatown Plaza Mall in Las Vegas.
People wait in line for early voting at the Chinatown Plaza Mall in Las Vegas.
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A woman in Las Vegas looks through a window as she waits in line to enter a town-hall event for Buttigieg on Tuesday.
A woman in Las Vegas looks through a window as she waits in line to enter a town-hall event for Buttigieg on Tuesday.
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Sanders speaks at a rally in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Sanders speaks at a rally in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
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A sign is posted in Las Vegas on the final day of early voting.
A sign is posted in Las Vegas on the final day of early voting.
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Warren meets Bitcoin the dog during a visit to her field office in Las Vegas on Thursday.
Warren meets Bitcoin the dog during a visit to her field office in Las Vegas on Thursday.
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Klobuchar speaks during a rally in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Klobuchar speaks during a rally in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
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Domestic workers cast ballots voicing their opinions of who they would like to endorse during Care in Action's forum in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Domestic workers cast ballots voicing their opinions of who they would like to endorse during Care in Action's forum in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
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Buttigieg speaks Sunday at the Nevada Black Legislative Caucus' Black History Awards brunch.
Buttigieg speaks Sunday at the Nevada Black Legislative Caucus' Black History Awards brunch.
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People wait to cast their ballots during the second day of early voting.
People wait to cast their ballots during the second day of early voting.
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