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2008 District of Columbia Democratic presidential primary

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The 2008 District of Columbia Democratic primary, took place on February 12, 2008, nicknamed the "Potomac Primary" because Maryland and Virginia also hold Democratic primaries that day.[1]

Barack Obama has received the endorsements of current mayor Adrian Fenty and former mayor Marion Barry, while he and Hillary Clinton have both been endorsed by various city council members.[2]

Barack Obama is projected the winner of the primary.[3][4]

Results

98% of precincts reporting[3]
Candidate Votes Percentage Delegates
Barack Obama 85,534 75.59% 9
Hillary Clinton 27,326 24.15% 1
Uncommitted 297 0.26% 0
Total 113,157 100% 10

As of 7:42 PM PST, Barack Obama is projected to win the DC Primary by MSNBC and other news stations.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Up next: the Potomac Primary". Associated Press. MSNBC. 2008-02-06. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  2. ^ Fisher, Marc (2008-02-07). "Potomac Primary: Barry to Endorse Obama". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2008-02-07.
  3. ^ a b "RESULTS: District of Columbia". CNN. 2008-02-12. Retrieved 2008-02-12.
  4. ^ "Obama sweeps Clinton in Maryland, Va., D.C." MSNBC. 2008-02-12.
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