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2024 Minnesota Democratic presidential primary

2024 Minnesota Democratic presidential primary
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92 delegates (75 pledged and 17 unpledged) to the Democratic National Convention
 
Candidate Joe Biden Uncommitted Dean Phillips
Home state Delaware – Minnesota
Delegate count 64 11[1] 0
Popular vote 171,278 45,914 18,960
Percentage 70.1% 18.8% 7.8%
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The 2024 Minnesota Democratic presidential primary took place on March 5, 2024, as part of the Democratic Party primaries for the 2024 presidential election. 92 delegates to the Democratic National Convention were allocated to presidential candidates.[2] The contest was held on Super Tuesday alongside primaries in 14 other states and territories.

Biden won the primary by a large margin, though "Uncommitted" earned a significant number of votes and 11 delegates.[3] After a landslide loss in his home state, Dean Philips dropped out of the race and endorsed Biden.[4]

Candidates

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The following candidates were submitted to the SOS by DFL Chair Ken Martin:[5]

Additionally, uncommitted appeared in the ballot, which many are picking as a protest vote.

Endorsements

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Main article: Endorsements in the 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries
Joe Biden

U.S. Senators

U.S. Representatives

Statewide officials

Party officials

Uncommitted

State senators

State representatives

City councilmembers

Organizations

Results

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Source:[26]

Minnesota Democratic primary, March 5, 2024[27]
Candidate Votes Percentage Actual delegate count
Pledged Unpledged Total
Joe Biden (incumbent) 171,278 70.1% 64 64
Uncommitted 45,914 18.8% 11 11
Dean Phillips 18,960 7.8%
Marianne Williamson 3,459 1.4%
Write-in votes 2,000 0.8%
Jason Palmer 758 0.3%
Cenk Uygur 692 0.3%
Armando Perez-Serrato 372 0.2%
Gabriel Cornejo 323 0.1%
Frankie Lozada 290 0.1%
Eban Cambridge 235 0.1%
Total: 244,281 100% 75 17 92

Results by congressional district

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5th congressional district by precinct
  Biden—90–100%
  Biden—70–80%
  Biden—60–70%
  Biden—50–60%
  Biden—40–50%
  Uncommitted—50–60%
  Uncommitted—60–70%
  Uncommitted—70–80%
  Uncommitted—80–90%

Biden carried all the state's eight congressional districts. He recorded his best result in the eighth district while underperforming heavily in the urban fifth district. It is represented by progressive Democrat Ilhan Omar,[28] who supported a ceasefire in the Israel–Hamas war,[29] but backed Biden in the primary. The district saw almost a third of votes cast for uncommitted.

Phillips trailed considerably, but managed to earn a higher result than uncommitted in the third (which he represents in Congress) and seventh districts. Meanwhile, Williamson performed poorly, with the strongest showing of just 1.88% in the seventh district.

District Biden Uncommitted Phillips Williamson
1st 77.98% 12.01% 5.88% 1.79%
2nd 71.75% 16.14% 8.32% 1.58%
3rd 69.95% 13.7% 13.95% 0.97%
4th 69.75% 21.3% 5.78% 1.26%
5th 59.36% 31.59% 6.09% 1.32%
6th 70.93% 14.64% 10.62% 1.75%
7th 79.03% 8.23% 8.43% 1.88%
8th 79.75% 11.02% 5.65% 1.46%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ https://dfl.org/press-release/dfl-announces-delegate-results-of-dfl-presidential-primary/
  2. ^ "Minnesota Democratic Delegation 2024". The Green Papers. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  3. ^ "Minnesota's 'stunning' uncommitted vote reveals enduring problem for Biden". aljazeera.com.
  4. ^ "Dean Phillips "congratulates" opponents after landslide loss in Minnesota on Super Tuesday". usatoday.com.
  5. ^ Van Oot, Torey (January 2, 2024). "Here's who's running in Minnesota's presidential primaries". Axios Twin Cities on MSN.com. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  6. ^ Stockburger, George (May 10, 2023). "Josh Shapiro, Malcolm Kenyatta named to Biden-Harris Campaign National Advisory Board". ABC27/WHTM.
  7. ^ Radelat, Ana (August 4, 2022). "Minnesota Democrats in Congress split over support of Biden in 2024". Minnesota Post. "Senator (Tina) Smith supports President Biden's bid for reelection," said the senator's spokeswoman Shea Necheles.
  8. ^ Solender, Andrew (April 26, 2023). "Democratic skeptics hold off on Biden 2024 endorsement". Axios.
  9. ^ Morris, Kyle (January 22, 2023). "10 Democrats who have vowed support for Biden in 2024 as voters await his official re-election decision". Fox News. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  10. ^ Radelat, Amy (April 26, 2023). "Minnesota Democrats, except Dean Phillips, say they back Biden's reelection". MinnPost. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  11. ^ Van Oot, Torey (August 4, 2022). "Minnesota DFL chair backs Biden as 2024 debate divides delegation". Axios Twin Cities. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  12. ^ a b c d e f g Torey Van Oot [@toreyvanoot] (March 3, 2024). "7 MN DFL legislators endorse "uncommitted" campaign ahead of MN's Super Tuesday presidential primary. Effort is modeled after one in Michigan that my colleagues @samueljrob & @Emma_Hurt wrote about here --> https://axios.com/2024/02/28/michigan-swing-state-uncommitted-biden-gaza" (Tweet). Retrieved March 3, 2024 – via Twitter.
  13. ^ a b c d e f g Sprinkel, Luke (March 5, 2024). "Democrats urge Minnesotans to vote 'uncommitted' over Biden in Tuesday's primary". Alpha News. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  14. ^ a b c LeSavage, Briggs (March 1, 2024). "Duluth event aims to encourage 'uncommitted' vote, send a message to Biden over war in Gaza". Northern News Now. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  15. ^ a b Pross, Katrina (February 26, 2024). "Muslim leaders urge Minnesotans not to vote for Biden in March primary". Sahan Journal. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  16. ^ a b Croman, John (March 3, 2024). "Minnesota's primary could become referendum on Gaza". KARE. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  17. ^ Masters, Clay (March 4, 2024). "Some Minnesota democrats turn primary into a referendum on Gaza". NPR. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  18. ^ Falconer, Rebeca (March 3, 2024). "Democratic Socialists of America endorses "uncommitted" Biden protest". Axios. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  19. ^ Schneider, Aliya (March 5, 2024). "What is an uncommitted vote, and can it be done in Pennsylvania?". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  20. ^ DSA [@DemSocialists] (March 3, 2024). "First, we're excited to endorse Vote Uncommitted MN. Minnesota's Presidential Primary is THIS Tuesday, March 5th. Support @uncommittedmn by phonebanking Minnesota voters with events scheduled every day until primary day 6/ 📞⤵️ https://actionnetwork.org/campaigns/minnesota-uncommitted-phone-banks" (Tweet). Retrieved March 3, 2024 – via Twitter.
  21. ^ Twin Cities DSA 🌹 [@TwinCitiesDSA] (March 3, 2024). "We are proud to support @uncommittedmn and stand with everyone across the state organizing toward a permanent, lasting ceasefire, and against our government's support for the campaign of genocide in Gaza. Phonebank here for Uncommitted through Tuesday. https://actionnetwork.org/campaigns/minnesota-uncommitted-phone-banks" (Tweet). Retrieved March 3, 2024 – via Twitter.
  22. ^ Pursley, Basil (March 2, 2024). "Activists encourage voters to choose 'no preference' in Tuesday's election, in support of Gaza". New England Public Media. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  23. ^ Jewish Voice for Peace Action [@JvpAction] (March 4, 2024). "JVP Action endorses "uncommitted" in the remaining Democratic presidential primaries This is a warning to Biden. We reject his support for Israel's assault on Gaza. By choosing to be complicit in genocide, he is also ignoring his voters and terrifyingly paving a path for Trump🧵" (Tweet). Retrieved March 4, 2024 – via Twitter.
  24. ^ Jewish Voice for Peace Action [@JvpAction] (March 4, 2024). "Minnesota! Learn how to #VoteUncommitedMN here: http://voteuncommittedmn.com" (Tweet). Retrieved March 4, 2024 – via Twitter.
  25. ^ TakeAction Minnesota [@TakeActionMN] (March 5, 2024). "Minnesotans: Vote "Uncommitted" today" (Tweet). Retrieved March 5, 2024 – via Twitter.
  26. ^ Simon, Steve (March 6, 2024). "Unofficial Results Tuesday, March 5, 2024". OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE STEVE SIMON.
  27. ^ "2024 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY RESULTS". OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE STEVE SIMON. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  28. ^ Karnowski, Steve (November 12, 2023). "Progressive Minnesota US Rep. Ilhan Omar draws prominent primary challenger". AP News. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  29. ^ Smith, David. "Ilhan Omar leads 384 worldwide leaders in call for Gaza ceasefire". 11 January 2024. The Guardian. Retrieved March 7, 2024.