2024 Rhode Island Democratic presidential primary explained

Election Name:2024 Rhode Island Democratic presidential primary
Country:Rhode Island
Type:primary
Ongoing:Yes
Previous Election:2020 Rhode Island Democratic presidential primary
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2028 Rhode Island Democratic presidential primary
Next Year:2028
Election Date:April 2, 2024
Outgoing Members:NY
Elected Members:WI
Votes For Election:34 delegates (26 pledged and 8 unpledged) to the Democratic National Convention
Map Size:250px
Image1:File:Joe Biden presidential portrait (cropped).jpg
Candidate1:Joe Biden
Color1:224192
Home State1:Delaware
Popular Vote1:21,336
Percentage1:80.7%
Delegate Count1:25
Colour2:000000
Candidate2:Uncommitted
Home State2:
Popular Vote2:3,834
Percentage2:14.5%
Delegate Count2:1

The 2024 Rhode Island Democratic presidential primary was held on April 2, 2024, as part of the Democratic Party primaries for the 2024 presidential election. 34 delegates to the Democratic National Convention will be allocated to presidential candidates.[1]

President Biden won every county. Uncommitted, fueled by protest votes due to the Israel–Hamas war, received more than 14% of the vote and 1 delegate.[2] The Rhode Island Democratic Socialists of America led the uncommitted campaign.[3]

Candidates

The following candidates have been certified to appear on the ballot in Rhode Island.[4]

Endorsements

See main article: article.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rhode Island Democratic Delegation 2024 . January 26, 2024 . The Green Papers.
  2. Web site: Fitzpatrick . Edward . R.I. will send one ‘uncommitted’ delegate to Democratic Party convention . Boston Globe . 3 June 2024.
  3. Web site: Quarshi . Mabinty (6/7/2024) . DNC delegate tracker 2024: Counting ‘uncommitted’ voters undermining Biden . The Denver Gazette . 12 June 2024.
  4. Web site: January 26, 2024 . Candidates for PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES . January 26, 2024 . Rhode Island Secretary of State - Voter Information Center.