2008 Georgia Democratic presidential primary

2008 Georgia Democratic presidential primary

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102 Democratic National Convention delegates (87 pledged, 15 unpledged)
The number of pledged delegates received is determined by the popular vote
 
Candidate Barack Obama Hillary Clinton
Home state Illinois New York
Delegate count 60 27
Popular vote 704,247 330,026
Percentage 66.39% 31.11%

Primary results by county
Clinton:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Obama:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

The 2008 Georgia Democratic presidential primary took place on Super Tuesday, February 5, 2008, and had a total of 87 delegates at stake. The winner in each of Georgia's 13 congressional districts was awarded all of that district's delegates, totaling 57. Another 30 delegates were awarded to the statewide winner, Barack Obama. The 87 delegates represented Georgia at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. Sixteen other unpledged delegates, known as superdelegates, also attended the convention and cast their votes as well.[1]

  1. ^ "RESULTS: Georgia". CNN. February 6, 2008. Retrieved February 6, 2008.