01-10-2012, 09:29 PM
Manchester, New Hampshire (CNN) -- Mitt Romney won the New Hampshire primary, according to CNN projections, after voters turned out in expected record numbers Tuesday in the second contest of the Republican presidential race.
The CNN projection, based on early results and exit poll data, came after final polls closed in the state at 8 p.m. ET.
CNN also projected that Texas Rep. Ron Paul will finish in second place and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman will finish third. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum trailed, with Texas Gov. Rick Perry at the back of the pack.
The CNN projection, based on early results and exit poll data, came after final polls closed in the state at 8 p.m. ET.
CNN also projected that Texas Rep. Ron Paul will finish in second place and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman will finish third. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum trailed, with Texas Gov. Rick Perry at the back of the pack.