2008 Tennessee Democratic presidential primary

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2008 Tennessee Democratic presidential primary
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  2004 February 5, 2008 (2008-02-05) 2012  
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58 Democratic National Convention delegates
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Candidate Hillary Clinton Barack Obama
Home state New York Illinois
Delegate count4028
Popular vote336,245254,874
Percentage53.82%40.48%

Tennessee Democratic presidential primary election results by county margins, 2008.svg
County results
Clinton:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%
Obama:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%

The 2008 Tennessee Democratic presidential primary took place on February 5, 2008, also known as Super Tuesday. The primary determined 58 delegates to the 2008 Democratic National Convention, who were awarded on a proportional basis. Hillary Clinton won with 53.82% of the vote and was awarded 40 delegates.

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Barack Obama placed second, getting 40.48% of the vote and was awarded 28 delegates.

Polls

Results

Key:Withdrew
prior to contest
Democratic Primary Presidential Preference [1]
CandidateVotesPercentageNational delegates
Hillary Clinton 336,24553.82%40
Barack Obama 254,87440.48%28
John Edwards 27,8204.45%0
Joe Biden 1,5310.25%0
Bill Richardson 1,1780.19%0
Dennis Kucinich 9710.16%0
Christopher Dodd 5260.08%0
Mike Gravel 4610.07%0
Uncommitted3,1580.51%0
Totals624,764100.00%68

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References

  1. "Democratic Primary Presidential Preference" (PDF). Tennessee Department of State. February 5, 2008. Retrieved May 19, 2008.