on february 1, 2016, sanders lost the iowa caucus to clinton by less than 1%. on february 9, sanders won the new hampshire caucus by 22%. his victory was one of the largest in years. sanders became the first democratic socialist and the first non-christian to win a united states presidential primary for a major party. on february 20, 2016, sanders lost the nevada caucus by 5%. on february 27, 2016, sanders lost the south carolina primary by almost 48%.