Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders will likely wind up with a commanding victory over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington’s 2016 Democratic presidential precinct caucuses, early results suggest.
Washington Democratic Caucuses — Preliminary Results
Saturday, March 26th, 2016
Candidate | Percentage | Legislative Delegates | National Delegates |
---|---|---|---|
Bernie Sanders | 74.7% | 5,536 (so far) | 18 (est) |
Hillary Clinton | 25.1% | 1,931 (so far) | 5 (est) |
The state party has an official results page powered by the Associated Press.
“Washington, thank you for your huge support! It is hard for anybody to deny that our campaign has the momentum,” the Sanders campaign tweeted.
The Clinton campaign has not yet reacted to the mass media’s projections that Sanders will win Washington (as well as Alaska), but earlier today, it was urging supporters in those states plus Hawaii to turn out for Hillary.
Clinton’s campaign anticipated that Sanders could do well in Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii, which are all caucus states.
Wisconsin and Wyoming will be the next states to hold nominating contests, on Tuesday, April 5th, and Saturday, April 9th.
After that, the race shifts to the Atlantic seaboard, with contests in New York, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.
Congratulations to Bernie Sanders on his impressive victory in Washington State, and kudos to everyone who had a hand in making Washington’s Democratic presidential precinct caucuses happen this morning.
Bernie voters: Even if you’re already registered to vote, check your registration status NOW (it takes two minutes). Thousands were denied their right to vote in Arizona because of voter irregularities (google it). Check your status now at: https://www.headcount.org/verify-voter-registration/
Registration deadlines are often well in advance of your state’s primary or caucus. Here are registration deadlines for upcoming primaries and caucuses that are closed (meaning if you want to vote for Bernie, here are your deadlines to register as, or change party affiliation to democrat):
Rhode Island: Must register by March 27 for primary on April 26
Pennsylvania: Must register by March 28 for primary on April 26
Delaware: Must register by April 2 for primary on April 26
Maryland: Must register by April 5 for primary on April 26
Kentucky: Must register by April 18 for primary on May 17
West Virginia: Must register by April 19 for primary on May 10
Connecticut: Must register by April 21 for primary on April 26
Oregon: Must register by April 26 for primary on May 17
New Mexico: Must register by May 10 for primary on June 7
New Jersey: Must register by May 17 for primary on June 7
California: Must register by May 23 for primary on June 7
South Dakota: Must register by May 23 for primary on June 7
Washington DC: Must register by May 23 for primary on June 14
Wisconsin has an open primary where party affiliation does not matter. Registration at polling place with proof of at least 28 days residency.