You Vote: Who won the first Republican primary debate? Vote now in the poll below. By Just the News staff Last night, eight Republican hopefuls took the stage in Milwaukee, while former President Donald Trump skipped the debate, instead appearing in an interview with Tucker Carlson that was released at the same time. Who won the first Republican primary debate? Choices Ron DeSantis Vivek Ramaswamy Nikki Haley Chris Christie Tim Scott Mike Pence Asa Hutchinson Doug Burgum Donald Trump Not sure No winner Leave this field blank