2008 American Samoa Democratic presidential caucuses

The 2008 American Samoa Democratic presidential caucuses took place on February 5, 2008, also known as Super Tuesday. Caucusing began at 11:00 am local time. The early time ensured that results would be reported that evening in the mainland United States. Hillary Clinton won the caucus, the smallest of Super Tuesday's nominating contests.

2008 American Samoa Democratic presidential caucuses

February 5, 2008 (2008-02-05)
 
Candidate Hillary Clinton Barack Obama
Home state New York Illinois
Delegate count 2 1
Popular vote 163 121
Percentage 57.19% 42.46%

The caucus drew a record turnout for the territory. A record-setting 285 caucus goers, who voted for their candidates at a hotel in the capital, Pago Pago, turned out for the caucus. The caucus selected six pledged delegates to the 2008 Democratic National Convention; however, each delegate received only half a vote, so the caucus essentially determined the allocation of three delegate votes. Since the pledged delegates were awarded proportionally, Clinton secured 2 delegates, with the third going to her opponent Barack Obama.

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