2008 New Mexico Republican presidential primary

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2008 New Mexico Republican presidential primary
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 2004June 3, 2008 (2008-06-03)2012 
  ID
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  John McCain official portrait 2009.jpg Ron Paul, official Congressional photo portrait, 2007.jpg
Candidate John McCain Ron Paul
Party Republican Republican
Home state Arizona Texas
Delegate count290
Popular vote95,26315,551
Percentage 85.97%14.03%

The 2008 New Mexico Republican presidential primary took place on June 3, 2008. All 29 National delegates were awarded to John McCain.

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100% of precincts reporting
CandidatePopular VotePercentageDelegates
John McCain 95,26385.97%29
Ron Paul 15,55114.03%0
Total110,814100%29

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