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2008 Tennessee Democratic presidential primary

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2008 Tennessee Democratic presidential primary

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58 Democratic National Convention delegates
 
Candidate Hillary Clinton Barack Obama
Home state New York Illinois
Delegate count 40 28
Popular vote 336,245 254,874
Percentage 53.82% 40.48%

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.

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

Polls

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Results

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Key: Withdrew
prior to contest
Democratic Primary Presidential Preference[1]
Candidate Votes Percentage National delegates
Hillary Clinton 336,245 53.82% 40
Barack Obama 254,874 40.48% 28
John Edwards 27,820 4.45% 0
Joe Biden 1,531 0.25% 0
Bill Richardson 1,178 0.19% 0
Dennis Kucinich 971 0.16% 0
Christopher Dodd 526 0.08% 0
Mike Gravel 461 0.07% 0
Uncommitted 3,158 0.51% 0
Totals 624,764 100.00% 68

See also

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References

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