2024 Connecticut Democratic presidential primary
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The 2024 Connecticut Democratic presidential primary was held on April 2, 2024, as part of the Democratic Party primaries for the 2024 presidential election, alongside three other contests on the day. 60 delegates to the Democratic National Convention were allocated, with 14 additional unpledged delegates.[1]
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April 2, 2024
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74 delegates (60 pledged and 14 unpledged) to the Democratic National Convention | |||||||||||||||||||
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Biden 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
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President Joe Biden won every county and all delegates. The option for uncommitted delegates, fueled by protest votes due to the Gaza war, received more than 11% of the vote.
Candidates
The following candidates filed:[2]
- Joe Biden
- Dean Phillips (withdrawn)
- Cenk Uygur (withdrawn)
- Marianne Williamson
The ballot also included an option for Uncommitted.
Endorsements
- US Senators
- Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut (2011–present), 23rd Attorney General of Connecticut (1993–2011)[3]
- Chris Murphy,[a] Connecticut (2013–present), U.S. Representative from CT-05 (2007–13)[3]
Statewide officials
- Ned Lamont,[a] Governor of Connecticut (2019–present)[3]
- Susan Bysiewicz, Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut (2019–present)[4]
US Representatives
- Joe Courtney, CT-02 (2007–present)[3]
Party officials
- Nancy DiNardo, Chair of the Connecticut Democratic Party (2005–2015, 2020–present)[3]
Local officials
- Joshua Michtom, Hartford City Councilmember at-large (2020–present)[5]
- Abdul Osmanu, Hamden Legislative Councilmember from District 3 (2021-present)[5]
Organizations
- National organization and Connecticut chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America[6][7][8]
- Jewish Voice for Peace Action Connecticut[8]
- Party for Socialism and Liberation Connecticut[8]
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | Delegates |
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| Joe Biden (incumbent) | 55,533 | 84.75 | 60 |
| Marianne Williamson | 1,490 | 2.27 | 0 |
| Dean Phillips (withdrawn) | 577 | 0.88 | 0 |
| Cenk Uygur (withdrawn) | 310 | 0.47 | 0 |
| Uncommitted | 7,619 | 11.63 | 0 |
| Total | 65,529 | 100% | 60 |
See also
Notes
- Biden-Harris Campaign National Advisory Board member