2016 Nebraska Democratic presidential caucuses and primary
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The 2016 Nebraska Democratic presidential caucuses took place on March 5 in the U.S. state of Nebraska as one of the Democratic Party's primaries ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
On the same day, Democratic primaries were held in Kansas and in Louisiana, while the Republican Party held primaries in four states. The Republican Party and Libertarian Party Nebraska primaries were held on May 10.
Results
Democratic presidential caucuses
Nebraska Democratic caucuses, March 5, 2016 | |||||
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Candidate | Popular vote | Estimated delegates | |||
Count | Percentage | Pledged | Unpledged | Total | |
Bernie Sanders | 19,120 | 57.14% | 15 | 1 | 16 |
Hillary Clinton | 14,340 | 42.86% | 10 | 3 | 13 |
Uncommitted | — | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
Total | 33,460 | 100% | 25 | 5 | 30 |
Source: The Green Papers |
Democratic presidential primary (non-binding)
The Nebraska Democratic primary was held on May 10, 2016. The primary does not bind delegates. Delegates were bound by the caucuses on March 5, 2016.
Nebraska Democratic primary, May 10, 2016 | |||||
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Candidate | Popular vote | Estimated delegates | |||
Count | Percentage | Pledged | Unpledged | Total | |
Hillary Clinton | 42,692 | 53.08% | — | ||
Bernie Sanders | 37,744 | 46.92% | — | ||
Total | 80,436 | 100% | — | ||
Source: Nebraska Secretary of State Election - Official Primary Results |
Analysis
Bernie Sanders beat Hillary Clinton by a wide margin in Nebraska (as
Nebraska Panhandle and the Rainwater basin
which are among the most radically conservative areas of the nation.
See also
References
- ^ "Sanders takes Nebraska". KETV. Retrieved October 14, 2016.