2008 Connecticut Democratic presidential primary
The 2008 Connecticut Democratic presidential primary took place on Super Tuesday, February 5, 2008, with 48 delegates at stake. The winner in each of Connecticut's five congressional districts was awarded all of that district's delegates, totaling 31. Another 17 delegates were awarded to the statewide winner, Barack Obama. The 48 delegates represented Connecticut at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. Twelve other unpledged delegates, known as superdelegates, also attended the convention and cast their votes as well.
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60 delegates to the Democratic National Convention (48 pledged, 12 unpledged) The number of pledged delegates received is determined by the popular vote | |||||||||||||||||||
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Primary results by county Clinton: 40–50% 50–60% Obama: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||||
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Connecticut held a closed primary, meaning only registered Democrats could vote.
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