What was the purpose of the 2008 presidential primaries?
The presidential primaries actually consisted of both primary elections and caucuses, depending upon what the individual state chose. The goal of the process was to elect the majority of the 4,233 delegates to the 2008 Democratic National Convention, which was held from Sunday, August 25, through Wednesday, August 28, 2008, in Denver, Colorado.
Who was the Democratic nominee for president in 2008?
From January 3 to June 3, 2008, voters of the Democratic Party chose their nominee for president in the 2008 United States presidential election. Senator Barack Obama of Illinois was selected as the nominee, becoming the first African American to secure the presidential nomination of any major political party in the United States.
What was the voter turnout in the 2008 election?
From January 3 through February 5, Democratic turnout exceeded Republican turnout, 19.1 million to 13.1 million. In the first five weeks of 2008, ‘voter turnout’ was a phrase that was used almost exclusively in connection with the Democratic Party.
What was the result of the 2008 Alaska caucuses?
Retrieved March 20, 2008. ^ The final result of the state convention on May 24 was a 10–3 split in pledged delegates. A 9–4 split had been predicted after the precinct caucuses on February 5. See 2008 Alaska Democratic presidential caucuses for details.
How do popular vote margins compare in the Democratic primaries?
Popular vote margins in the Democratic primaries and caucuses. The darkest purple states voted for Obama by the largest margins, while the darkest green states voted for Clinton by the largest margins. Popular vote winners and delegate winners differ in five states: NH, NV, MO, TX, and GU. (Compare to delegate map.)
What was the result of the 2008 New York Democratic National Convention?
Retrieved March 20, 2008. ^ The final result of the state convention on May 24 was a 10–3 split in pledged delegates. A 9–4 split had been predicted after the precinct caucuses on February 5.