2008 Mississippi Republican presidential primary explained

Election Name:2008 Mississippi Republican presidential primary
Country:Mississippi
Flag Image:Flag of Mississippi (2001–2020).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:Mississippi Republican primary, 2004
Previous Year:2004
Next Election:Mississippi Republican primary, 2012
Next Year:2012
Candidate1:John McCain
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Home State1:Arizona
Delegate Count1:36
Popular Vote1:113,074
Percentage1:78.91%
Outgoing Members:VT
Elected Members:PA
Candidate2:Mike Huckabee
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Home State2:Arkansas
Delegate Count2:0
Popular Vote2:17,943
Percentage2:12.52%

The 2008 Mississippi Republican presidential primary took place on March 11, 2008. The only candidates that were still in the race were Senator John McCain, Congressman Ron Paul, and Alan Keyes. John McCain easily won this primary.

Results

Official Results[1]
CandidateVotesPercentageDelegates
113,074 78.91% 36
Mike Huckabee17,943 12.52% 0
5,510 3.85% 0
Mitt Romney2,177 1.52% 0
Fred Thompson2,160 1.51% 0
Rudy Giuliani945 0.66% 0
842 0.59% 0
Duncan Hunter414 0.29% 0
Tom Tancredo221 0.15% 0
Total 143,286 100% 36

* Candidate withdrew from the race before the primary

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Certified Results . 2008-03-18 . 2008-05-24 . CNN.