2004 Alabama Democratic presidential primary

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2004 Alabama Democratic presidential primary
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62 Democratic National Convention delegates (54 pledged, 8 unpledged)
The number of pledged delegates received is determined by the popular vote
  John F. Kerry (cropped).jpg Uncommitted Delegates portrait.svg
Candidate John Kerry Uncommitted
Home state Massachusetts n/a
Delegate count477
Popular vote164,02138,223
Percentage75.04%17.49%

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County Results
Kerry:     50-60%     60-70%     70-80%     80-90%     >90%

In the United States, the 2004 Alabama Democratic presidential primary (held June 1) was one of the last remaining tests of some of the leading contenders for the Democratic Party's nomination as its candidate for the 2004 presidential election.

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Analysis

By this primary, John Kerry already secured the nomination. He easily won with 75% of the vote, including every county and congressional district. The largest turnout by far came from Jefferson County, Alabama, where Kerry won with almost 92%. Also at roll call at the convention, Carol Moseley-Braun received 7 delegate votes despite not being on the ballot in the Alabama state primary.

Results

United States presidential primary election in Alabama, 2004 [1]
PartyCandidateVotesPercentageDelegates [2]
Democratic John Kerry 164,02175.04%47
Democratic Uncommitted38,22317.49%7
Democratic Dennis Kucinich 9,0764.15%0
Democratic Lyndon LaRouche 7,2543.32%0
Totals218,574100.00%54

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References

  1. "Tabulation of Returns Democratic Primary 2004" (PDF). Alabama Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 24, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
  2. "Alabama Democratic Delegation 2004". www.thegreenpapers.com. Retrieved March 24, 2020.