Democrats Abroad primary, 2008
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The 2008 Democrats Abroad
primary took place from February 5, 2008 (Super Tuesday) until February 12. The first voting began at midnight in Indonesia
, with one of the first unofficial results came from a polling station at the JW Marriott Hotel
in Jakarta
. Of roughly 100 votes, 75% were for Senator Barack Obama
and 25% for Senator Hillary Clinton. The midnight vote was an attempt to replicate the voting at Dixville Notch, New Hampshire
during the New Hampshire primary
. This was the first Democrats Abroad primary in which voters could vote online, and by the end of the primary, online votes had been cast from 164 countries and territories. Democrats Abroad announced the worldwide results on February 21, 2008, declaring Barack Obama
the winner. Democrats Abroad held a global convention on April 12, 2008.
National pledged delegate votes determined: 7 (of 7)
Caucus dates: March 15–April 11, 2008
National pledged delegate votes determined: 0 (of 7)
Convention date: April 12, 2008
National pledged delegate votes determined: 0 (of 7)
Democrats Abroad
Democrats Abroad is the official organization of the Democratic Party for United States citizens living permanently or temporarily abroad. The organization is given state-level recognition by the Democratic National Committee....
primary took place from February 5, 2008 (Super Tuesday) until February 12. The first voting began at midnight in Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
, with one of the first unofficial results came from a polling station at the JW Marriott Hotel
JW Marriott Hotels
JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, namesake of John Willard Marriott, Founder, Chairman & CEO of is a luxury hotel chain. Found in major cities as well as vacation destinations world-wide, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts are becoming known in the hospitality industry for their practical approach to luxury...
in Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
. Of roughly 100 votes, 75% were for Senator Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
and 25% for Senator Hillary Clinton. The midnight vote was an attempt to replicate the voting at Dixville Notch, New Hampshire
Dixville Notch, New Hampshire
Dixville Notch is an unincorporated village, with a population of approximately 75, in the Dixville township of Coos County, New Hampshire, USA. The town is known for being one of the first places to declare its results during United States presidential elections and the New Hampshire primary...
during the New Hampshire primary
New Hampshire primary
The New Hampshire primary is the first in a series of nationwide political party primary elections held in the United States every four years , as part of the process of choosing the Democratic and Republican nominees for the presidential elections to be held the subsequent November.Although only a...
. This was the first Democrats Abroad primary in which voters could vote online, and by the end of the primary, online votes had been cast from 164 countries and territories. Democrats Abroad announced the worldwide results on February 21, 2008, declaring Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
the winner. Democrats Abroad held a global convention on April 12, 2008.
Results
| Key: | Withdrew prior to contest |
Primary
Primary dates: February 5–12 2008National pledged delegate votes determined: 7 (of 7)
| Democrats Abroad presidential primary, 2008 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage | National delegate votes |
| Barack Obama Barack Obama Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in... |
15,214 | 65.85% | 4½ |
| Hillary Clinton Hillary Rodham Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton is the 67th United States Secretary of State, serving in the administration of President Barack Obama. She was a United States Senator for New York from 2001 to 2009. As the wife of the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, she was the First Lady of the... |
7,501 | 32.46% | 2½ |
| John Edwards John Edwards Johnny Reid "John" Edwards is an American politician, who served as a U.S. Senator from North Carolina. He was the Democratic nominee for Vice President in 2004, and was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2004 and 2008.He defeated incumbent Republican Lauch Faircloth in... |
159 | 0.69% | 0 |
| Dennis Kucinich Dennis Kucinich Dennis John Kucinich is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1997. He was furthermore a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in the 2004 and 2008 presidential elections.... |
143 | 0.62% | 0 |
| Bill Richardson | 19 | 0.08% | 0 |
| Joe Biden Joe Biden Joseph Robinette "Joe" Biden, Jr. is the 47th and current Vice President of the United States, serving under President Barack Obama... |
15 | 0.06% | 0 |
| Uncommitted | 54 | 0.23% | 0 |
| Totals | 23,105 | 100.00% | 7 |
Regional caucus
While the nine pledged regional delegates (each with a half vote, for a total of 4½ votes) were selected at the regional caucuses, the number allocated to each candidate was pre-determined by the results of the primary. According to the Democrats Abroad Delegate Selection Plan: "The binding presidential preference primary will determine the allocation of these nine (9) At-Large Delegates among the presidential candidates; the Regional Caucus will elect such Delegates based on such allocation."Caucus dates: March 15–April 11, 2008
National pledged delegate votes determined: 0 (of 7)
| Democrats Abroad Democratic regional caucuses, 2008 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Regional delegate votes | Percentage | National delegate votes |
| Barack Obama Barack Obama Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in... |
3 | 66.67% | 4½ |
| Hillary Clinton Hillary Rodham Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton is the 67th United States Secretary of State, serving in the administration of President Barack Obama. She was a United States Senator for New York from 2001 to 2009. As the wife of the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, she was the First Lady of the... |
1½ | 33.33% | 2½ |
| Totals | 4½ | 100.00% | 7 |
Global convention
While the five pledged At-Large and pledged PLEO delegates (each with a half vote, for a total of 2½ votes) were selected at the global convention, the number allocated to each candidate was pre-determined by the results of the primary. According to the Democrats Abroad Delegate Selection Plan: "The binding presidential preference primary will determine the allocation of these three (3) At-Large Delegates and the two (2) Pledged PLEO Delegates among the presidential candidates; the Global Convention will elect such Delegates based on such allocation."Convention date: April 12, 2008
National pledged delegate votes determined: 0 (of 7)
| Democrats Abroad Democratic presidential global convention, 2008 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | At-Large and PLEO delegate votes | Percentage | National delegate votes |
| Barack Obama Barack Obama Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in... |
1½ | 60.00% | 4½ |
| Hillary Clinton Hillary Rodham Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton is the 67th United States Secretary of State, serving in the administration of President Barack Obama. She was a United States Senator for New York from 2001 to 2009. As the wife of the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, she was the First Lady of the... |
1 | 40.00% | 2½ |
| Totals | 2½ | 100.00% | 7 |
See also
- Democratic Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2008Democratic Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2008The 2008 Democratic presidential primaries were the selection process by which voters of the Democratic Party chose its nominee for President of the United States in the 2008 U.S. presidential election...
- Results of the 2008 Democratic Party presidential primariesResults of the 2008 Democratic Party presidential primariesThe results of the 2008 Democratic Party presidential primaries are the detailed outcomes of a series of contests by which members of the United States Democratic Party choose their candidate for the 2008 U.S. Presidential election. The contests are held in each of the fifty U.S. states, as well as...