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Unpledged delegate to a presidential nominating convention
superdelegate is a delegate to a presidential nominating convention who is seated automatically. In Democratic National Conventions, superdelegates—described
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This is a list of Democratic party unpledged delegates, also known as superdelegates or automatic delegates, who voted in the 2008 Democratic National Convention
List of superdelegates at the 2008 Democratic National Convention
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Selection of the Democratic Party nominee
achieve a majority, without endorsements from unpledged delegates (superdelegates). The presidential primaries actually consisted of both primary elections
2008 Democratic Party presidential primaries
2008_Democratic_Party_presidential_primaries
given candidates among the 716 unpledged delegates (commonly known as superdelegates) who were eligible to cast a vote at the 2016 Democratic National Convention
List of superdelegates at the 2016 Democratic National Convention
List_of_superdelegates_at_the_2016_Democratic_National_Convention
American politician (born 1953)
as a consultant to the American Automobile Policy Council. She was a superdelegate for the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina
Debbie_Dingell
Nominating meetings of the US Democratic Party
states, the District of Columbia, and the American territories, and superdelegates which are unpledged delegates representing the Democratic establishment
Democratic National Convention
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presidential candidates among the 775 unpledged delegates (commonly known as superdelegates, and referred to in the 2020 election cycle as "automatic delegates")
List of automatic delegates at the 2020 Democratic National Convention
List_of_automatic_delegates_at_the_2020_Democratic_National_Convention
President of the United States from 1961 to 1963
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John_F._Kennedy
List of U.S. political party chairs
party fundraising and election strategy. The DNC chair also serves as a superdelegate to the Democratic National Convention and can affect the outcome over
List of chairs of the Democratic National Committee
List_of_chairs_of_the_Democratic_National_Committee
First election of Donald Trump
reaching the required number of delegates, including pledged delegates and superdelegates, to secure the nomination, becoming the first woman to ever clinch the
2016 United States presidential election
2016_United_States_presidential_election
Political party
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Democratic Party (United States)
Democratic_Party_(United_States)
margin of error. There were 13 superdelegates up for grabs, who were not bound by the primary results. Indiana Superdelegates Primary date: May 6, 2008 The
2008 Indiana Democratic presidential primary
2008_Indiana_Democratic_presidential_primary
President of the United States from 2009 to 2017
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Barack_Obama
President of the United States from 1977 to 1981
Obama as a superdelegate to the 2008 Democratic National Convention (as a former president, Carter was entitled to hold one of 20 superdelegate slots reserved
Jimmy_Carter
Puerto Rican politician
America (YDA), as their Democratic National Committeeman, he was a Superdelegate to the 2008 and 2012 Conventions. During the 2004 Convention, Domenech
Francisco_Domenech
American politician
Mecklenburg County Democratic Party. She was also a Democratic Party "superdelegate" in 2016, and endorsed Bernie Sanders for president in June 2016. Pat
Pat_Cotham
American political campaign
delegates won in primary and caucus contests (46% of the total) and 17 superdelegates (4%). After the roll call, Sanders put forward a motion to formally
Bernie Sanders 2016 presidential campaign
Bernie_Sanders_2016_presidential_campaign
American politician (1937–2025)
reelection in 2020. Like all Democratic members of Congress, Lowey was a superdelegate to the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Lowey pledged to support
Nita_Lowey
Nominating process of candidates for United States presidential elections
Democrats have a more expansive group of unpledged delegates called "superdelegates", who are party leaders and elected officials. If no single candidate
United States presidential primary
United_States_presidential_primary
Selection of the Democratic Party nominee
number of delegates, including both pledged and unpledged delegates (superdelegates), to secure the nomination. In doing so, she became the first woman
2016 Democratic Party presidential primaries
2016_Democratic_Party_presidential_primaries
American politician and diplomat (born 1947)
winning the nomination came in persuading uncommitted, party-appointed superdelegates. Following the final primaries on June 3, 2008, Obama had gained enough
Hillary_Clinton
American politician and logger (born 1968)
Committee. This gave him a superdelegate vote at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. He was one of only a handful of superdelegates to endorse and vote
Troy_Jackson
Endorsements by U.S. Congress members
superdelegates to their party's presidential nominating convention, except for those from Florida and Michigan. For further details of superdelegates
Congressional endorsements for the 2008 United States presidential election
Congressional_endorsements_for_the_2008_United_States_presidential_election
President of the United States from 1933 to 1945
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Franklin_D._Roosevelt
American political campaign
won the North Carolina primary and narrowly lost the Indiana primary, superdelegates began to endorse Obama in greater numbers. Obama's win in Oregon gave
Barack Obama 2008 presidential primary campaign
Barack_Obama_2008_presidential_primary_campaign
American politician (1959–2008)
campaign for Governor of Arkansas in 2006. Gwatney was selected as a superdelegate at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, but was assassinated before
Bill_Gwatney
proportional basis. The territory's delegation also included eight unpledged "superdelegates". Puerto Rico also selected one unpledged add-on delegate. Selection
2008 Puerto Rico Democratic presidential primary
2008_Puerto_Rico_Democratic_presidential_primary
Individual who speaks or acts on behalf of an organization
uses pledged delegates and unpledged delegates (generally known as superdelegates or sometimes as automatic delegates), a combined system which had been
Delegate_(American_politics)
Election of Barack Obama
nomination. Clinton, however, had received the endorsement of more superdelegates than Obama. On May 6, North Carolina and Indiana held their Democratic
2008 United States presidential election
2008_United_States_presidential_election
President of the United States from 1993 to 2001
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Bill_Clinton
Official representative of a political party
electors may have a much larger share of the vote than others (see also Superdelegate for a similar concept). If only one candidate emerges, they are said
Party_leader
American labor union leader (born 1941)
for Obama throughout the primary and general election. He served as a superdelegate to the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver and a member of
James_P._Hoffa
President of the United States from 1945 to 1953
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Harry_S._Truman
Democrats have a more expansive group of unpledged delegates called "superdelegates", who are party leaders and elected officials. Each party's presidential
United States presidential election
United_States_presidential_election
Selection of the Democratic Party nominee
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2028 Democratic Party presidential primaries
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American businesswoman
City Council, Martinez has served on the DNC from 1992 to 2009. As a superdelegate to the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Martinez has publicly supported
Ramona_Martinez
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2025 Democratic National Committee chairmanship election
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U.S. political event with location to be determined
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2028 Democratic National Convention
2028_Democratic_National_Convention
Selection of the Democratic Party nominee
unpledged delegates (superdelegates) to participate in its national convention. In contrast to all previous election cycles since superdelegates were introduced
2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries
2020_Democratic_Party_presidential_primaries
U.S. political event held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
complete elimination of superdelegates. Under the reform package, in future Democratic conventions about two-thirds of superdelegates would be bound to the
2016 Democratic National Convention
2016_Democratic_National_Convention
Vice President of the United States from 1993 to 2001
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Al_Gore
Vice President of the United States from 2021 to 2025
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Kamala_Harris
Hillary Clinton's suspending her campaign early on June 7, 2008, the superdelegate count was 246½ for her, and 478 for Barack Obama, with 99 still uncommitted
Results of the 2008 Democratic Party presidential primaries
Results_of_the_2008_Democratic_Party_presidential_primaries
Convention in Denver, Colorado. Ten other unpledged delegates, known as superdelegates, also attended the convention and cast their votes as well. Source:
2008 Louisiana Democratic presidential primary
2008_Louisiana_Democratic_presidential_primary
American pastor and politician (born 1944)
Cleaver endorsed Hillary Clinton. He claimed that African American superdelegates who supported Clinton were subjected to harassment, threatened with
Emanuel_Cleaver
U.S. political event held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and virtually online
that the number of 2020 superdelegates be drastically reduced. In July 2018, the DNC revoked the voting rights for superdelegates on the first ballot, unless
2020 Democratic National Convention
2020_Democratic_National_Convention
47th Lieutenant Governor of California
presidential campaign. In the 2008 U.S. Presidential election, she served as a superdelegate supporting Hillary Clinton. In January 2011, California governor Jerry
Mona_Pasquil
When a political party fails to choose a nominee
candidate" and "Balloting will continue until a nominee is selected." Superdelegates are unpledged party leaders who participate as delegates if no winner
Brokered_convention
Governor-elect of Minnesota (born 1960)
Barack Obama in the Democratic presidential primary, promising her superdelegate vote to him. She cited his performance in the Minnesota caucuses, where
Amy_Klobuchar
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Demographics of the Democratic Party (United States)
Demographics_of_the_Democratic_Party_(United_States)
Proposed political era in the U.S.
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Seventh_Party_System
President of the United States from 1963 to 1969
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Lyndon_B._Johnson
Person who influences people
corruption charges. Broker Patronage Balance of power The Power Elite Superdelegate NJ.com, Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for (2021-12-20). "N.J. Democratic
Power_broker
Re-election of Barack Obama
Democrats Abroad. Additionally, high-ranking party members known as superdelegates each received one vote in the convention. A few of the primary challengers
2012 United States presidential election
2012_United_States_presidential_election
President of the United States from 1853 to 1857
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Franklin_Pierce
President of the United States from 2021 to 2025
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Joe_Biden
Party caucus in the US House of Representatives
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House_Democratic_Caucus
US progressive social movement organization
superdelegate system were being discussed. Activists claimed victory after the committee voted for a 2/3rds reduction in the role of superdelegates.
Democracy_Spring
American jurist and politician (born 1942)
where he serves as a member of the executive committee. Archer was a superdelegate to the 2016 Democratic National Convention. He supported the candidacy
Dennis_Archer
American politician (born 1965)
Barack Obama before Hillary Clinton withdrew from the race, and was a superdelegate to the Democratic National Convention. She was elected to the State
Norma_Torres
American politician (born 1972)
the Democratic National Committee (DNC). As a DNC member, she was a superdelegate to the 2008 Democratic National Convention. She has also served as vice
Jennifer_McClellan
Vice President of the United States from 1977 to 1981
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Walter_Mondale
U.S. presidential administration from 1893 to 1897
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Second presidency of Grover Cleveland
Second_presidency_of_Grover_Cleveland
Selection of the Democratic nominee for the 1968 U.S. presidential election in Chicago
presidential campaign List of Democratic National Conventions Protests of 1968 Superdelegate, a Democratic Party delegate classification which originated following
1968 Democratic National Convention
1968_Democratic_National_Convention
U.S. political event held in San Francisco, California
primaries between Jimmy Carter and Ted Kennedy, including the use of superdelegates. The San Francisco Hilton served as the convention's headquarters hotel
1984 Democratic National Convention
1984_Democratic_National_Convention
Governor of Minnesota since 2019
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Tim_Walz
President of the United States from 1845 to 1849
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James_K._Polk
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three or more neighboring states begin on the same day. The unpledged superdelegates included members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate
2012 Democratic Party presidential primaries
2012_Democratic_Party_presidential_primaries
American politician (born 1958)
vice chair of the Democratic Governors Association and served as a superdelegate at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. In 2016, Hassan ran for
Maggie_Hassan
the top at the 1984 Democratic National Convention by the support of superdelegates. Over 670,000 voters participated in the primary, breaking the record
1984 New Jersey Democratic presidential primary
1984_New_Jersey_Democratic_presidential_primary
American politician (born 1959)
of four Wyoming superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention. During the convention roll call, all four superdelegates endorsed Hillary
Mike_Gierau
American diplomat and politician (born 1971)
surrogate (in English and Spanish) for the campaign. He served as a superdelegate during the 2008 Democratic National Convention and was elected to serve
Eric_Garcetti
Convention in Denver, Colorado. Another 10 unpledged delegates, known as superdelegates, also attended the convention and cast their votes as well. Although
2008 Maine Democratic presidential caucuses
2008_Maine_Democratic_presidential_caucuses
American politician
Illinois, is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She was a superdelegate for the 2008 Democratic National Convention and endorsed United States
Debra_DeLee
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Statewide opinion polling for the 2008 United States presidential election
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Democratic National Committee had imposed reforms on superdelegates back in August 2018, barring superdelegates from voting on the first ballot at the Democratic
2024 Democratic National Convention
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counting superdelegates); see below for detail. Pledged delegates split evenly between Sanders and Clinton. Detailed list of superdelegate endorsements
2016 Democratic Party presidential candidates
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American politician (born 1947)
October 25, 2007 60th-birthday party. He remained a committed Clinton superdelegate late into the 2008 Democratic Party presidential primary season. If
Jon_Corzine
South Carolina chose 55 pledged delegates, with 10 additional unpledged superdelegates that participated as party leaders and officials. The pledged delegates
2024 South Carolina Democratic presidential primary
2024_South_Carolina_Democratic_presidential_primary
Virginia's superdelegates also endorsed a candidate prior to the primary. By February 20, more than a month before the election, three superdelegates had announced
2008 West Virginia Democratic presidential primary
2008_West_Virginia_Democratic_presidential_primary
Local branch of the Democratic Party in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
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Democratic Party (Puerto Rico)
Democratic_Party_(Puerto_Rico)
American politician (born 1966)
his campaign attempted to exploit a security breach; defending the superdelegate system used in the Democratic primaries; rescinding a prior ban on corporate
Debbie_Wasserman_Schultz
American politician
with his wife, Dora, and their daughter, Illiana. Dora Rubio was a superdelegate to the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Senator Michael Rubio of
Michael_Rubio
Day with many US presidential primary elections
actually won the states contested. Gary Hart maintained that unpledged superdelegates that had previously announced support for Mondale would shift to his
Super_Tuesday
American politician and civil rights leader (1940–2020)
considering withdrawing his support from Clinton and might instead cast his superdelegate vote for Barack Obama: "Something is happening in America and people
John_Lewis
American politician and lawyer (1942–2024)
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Joe_Lieberman
LGBTQ caucus within the Democratic Party
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statewide vote totals. Nine delegates were unpledged delegates, or "superdelegates," made up of five party officers and four congressmen. Jesse Jackson
1988 Alabama Democratic presidential primary
1988_Alabama_Democratic_presidential_primary
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Statewide opinion polling for the 2008 Republican Party presidential primaries
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U.S. presidential administration from 1945 to 1953
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Centrist/right-wing caucus of the US Democratic Party
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Convention in Denver, Colorado. Seven other unpledged delegates, known as superdelegates, also attended the convention and cast their votes as well. A poll of
2008 Mississippi Democratic presidential primary
2008_Mississippi_Democratic_presidential_primary
"Pennsylvania Superdelegate Brady for Obama". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on May 12, 2011. Beaumont, Thomas (April 30, 2008). "Superdelegate Braley
List of Barack Obama 2008 presidential campaign endorsements
List_of_Barack_Obama_2008_presidential_campaign_endorsements
2009–2017 U.S. presidential administration
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Democratic National Convention would essentially award an "unpledged" superdelegate free to support any candidate they chose. Numerous activists and elected
2024 Michigan Democratic presidential primary
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American politician (born 1946)
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Oklahoma affiliate of the Democratic Party
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President of the United States from 1829 to 1837
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Andrew_Jackson
American lawyer and 55th U.S. Attorney General (1870–1956)
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American journalist and politician (1856–1932)
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