The delegates counts are the numbers of electors each candidate gets on election night. Both are trying to get 270.
In 1968, Hubert Humphrey entered the Democratic primaries as a candidate for the presidential nomination. However, he did not compete in any of the early primaries, as he was initially the sitting Vice President and relied on party establishment support. Instead, he focused on winning delegates through the Democratic National Convention. Ultimately, he secured the nomination despite significant opposition and unrest within the party.
as of April 5 there are still 689 delegates remaining.
Rhode Island has a total of 34 delegates for the Democratic National Convention and 19 delegates for the Republican National Convention. The Democratic delegates include 24 pledged delegates and 10 unpledged superdelegates. The Republican delegates are all pledged. The allocation of delegates can vary slightly based on the results of the primaries.
1144 delegates are needed to win the 2012 Republican nomination.
2025 delegates are needed to win the democratic nomination. However, mre than 40% of the needed delegate are so-called "super delegates". This means they are free to pledge their votes to whomever they please, and don't have to vote for the winner of the given caucus or primary. This "safety valve" was implemented to prevent candidates from fundamentally changing the system.
New Jersey has a total of 26 delegates in the Democratic primary and 14 delegates in the Republican primary for the presidential nomination. The allocation of these delegates can vary slightly based on the specific election cycle and the rules set by the respective parties.
The majority of delegates from Minnesota elected Joe Biden during the Democratic primaries in 2020. His campaign gained significant support in the state, reflecting a broader trend among Democratic voters. Biden's focus on unity and recovery resonated with many, helping him secure the majority of delegates from Minnesota.
At the Democratic National Convention in 1932, Georgia's delegates voted overwhelmingly for Franklin D. Roosevelt. Out of the state's 30 delegates, 29 supported Roosevelt, reflecting strong support for his candidacy during the Great Depression. This significant backing contributed to his nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate.
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New York has 247 delegates in the Democratic primary.
In the 2008 Presidential election, there were 23 Democratic delegates for South Dakota at the Democratic Convention. Currently, South Dakota will have 24 delegates for 2012.
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