2024 Kentucky Democratic presidential primary explained

See main article: 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries.

Election Name:2024 Kentucky Democratic presidential primary
Country:Kentucky
Type:primary
Ongoing:Yes
Previous Election:2020 Kentucky Democratic presidential primary
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2028 Kentucky Democratic presidential primary
Next Year:2028
Election Date:May 21, 2024
Outgoing Members:WV
Elected Members:OR
Votes For Election:59 delegates (53 pledged and 6 unpledged) to the Democratic National Convention
Map Size:340px
Image1:File:Joe Biden presidential portrait (cropped).jpg
Candidate1:Joe Biden
Color1:224192
Home State1:Delaware
Popular Vote1:131,449
Percentage1:71.33%
Delegate Count1:43
Colour2:000000
Candidate2:Uncommitted
Home State2:
Popular Vote2:32,908
Percentage2:17.86%
Delegate Count2:10
Image3:File:Marianne Williamson (48541662667) (cropped).jpg
Candidate3:Marianne Williamson
Color3:e05a9d
Home State3:Washington, D.C.
Popular Vote3:11,190
Percentage3:6.07%
Delegate Count3:0

The 2024 Kentucky Democratic presidential primary was held on May 21, 2024, as part of the Democratic Party primaries for the 2024 presidential election. 59 delegates to the Democratic National Convention will be allocated to presidential candidates.[1] Incumbent President Joe Biden won the primary. Uncommitted received 17.9% of the vote and 8 delegates.[2]

Candidates

The following candidates have been certified to appear on the ballot in Kentucky:[3]

Additionally, a ballot option for uncommitted delegates was included.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Delegate Selection Plan from the Kentucky Democratic Party . March 6, 2024 . The Green Papers.
  2. Web site: Garcia . Joseph . Nearly 18% of Kentucky Democrats voted ‘uncommitted’ in Tuesday’s primary election . WHAS11 ABC . 27 May 2024.
  3. Web site: Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State - President of the United States . Kentucky Secretary of State . March 6, 2024.