2024 Wisconsin Democratic presidential primary

The 2024 Wisconsin Democratic presidential primary was held on April 2, 2024, as part of the Democratic Party primaries for the 2024 presidential election. 95 delegates to the Democratic National Convention were allocated to presidential candidates.[1]

2024 Wisconsin Democratic presidential primary

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95 delegates (82 pledged, 13 automatic) to the Democratic National Convention
 
Candidate Joe Biden Uninstructed delegates
Home state Delaware
Estimated delegate count 82 0
Popular vote 512,379 48,373
Percentage 88.6% 8.4%

County results

President Biden won every county. Uncommitted, fueled by protest votes due to the Israel–Hamas war, received more than 8% of the vote.

Candidates

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The following candidates filed:[2]

Also on the ballot was the option to vote for uninstructed delegates or a write-in candidate.[3]

Endorsements

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Joe Biden
U.S. representatives

Statewide officials

Local officials

Individuals

State legislators

Organizations

Results

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Incumbent President Joe Biden won the primary in a landslide. His only competitor, Dean Phillips, withdrew on March 6, 2024, but was still on the ballot. Voters could also choose uninstructed delegates.[17]

Wisconsin Democratic primary, April 2, 2024[18]
Candidate Votes Percentage Actual delegate count
Pledged Unpledged Total
Joe Biden (incumbent) 512,379 88.6% 82 82
Uninstructed 48,373 8.4%
Dean Phillips (withdrawn) 17,730 3.1%
Total: 578,482 100.0% 82 13 95

Polling

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Hypothetical polling[19]

Source Date Sample Joe
Biden
Marianne
Williamson
Other
Marquette Law School[20] June 28, 2023 453 RV ±6% 49% 3% 48%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Presidential election in Wisconsin, 2024". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  2. ^ "Wisconsin's 2024 presidential primary election: date, who's on the ballot, voting deadlines". Journal Sentinel. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  3. ^ "Wisconsin DELEGATE SELECTION PLAN" (PDF). Washington Democrats. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  4. ^ "Dems dodge on Biden '24". Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  5. ^ "Tony Evers welcomes Joe Biden to Wisconsin, praises student debt plan". Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  6. ^ "FLOTUS addresses supporters in Waukesha, hopes to galvanize women in Wisconsin". Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  7. ^ "Democratic lieutenant governors mobilize cash as early backers of Biden-Harris ticket". Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  8. ^ "Wisconsin Democrats back Biden's run for reelection at annual convention". Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  9. ^ "Josh Shapiro, Malcolm Kenyatta named to Biden-Harris Campaign National Advisory Board". Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  10. ^ "Democratic Party of Wisconsin on President Biden's 2024 Reelection Announcement". Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  11. ^ a b c "Letter Urges "Uninstructed" Vote in April 2 Democratic Primary". WTAQ News Talk. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  12. ^ "New campaign calls on Wisconsinites to vote 'uninstructed'". CBS58. CBS 58 Newsroom. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  13. ^ Whitehead, Sandra (March 19, 2024). "Anti-war protest vote campaign launches in Wisconsin". Wisconsin Muslim Journal. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  14. ^ a b c d Wise, David (March 28, 2024). "Groups pressing for 'uninstructed' vote in Tuesday's Dem presidential primary". WisPolitics. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  15. ^ Falconer, Rebeca (March 3, 2024). "Democratic Socialists of America endorses "uncommitted" Biden protest". Axios. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  16. ^ Madison DSA [@DSAMadison] (March 10, 2024). "MADSA and @wisc_ydsa stands with Palestine! Vote "Uninstructed" on April 2nd to demand that Biden ends the genocide in Gaza. Check out our calendar for our full list of actions! RSVP to canvass or phonebank here: https://linktr.ee/madisonareadsa" (Tweet). Retrieved March 11, 2024 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ "Wisconsin Democratic presidential primary election results 2024 live updates". Washington Post. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  18. ^ "Wisconsin Presidential Primary". The AP. May 7, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  19. ^ "2024 Wisconsin Democratic Primary - 270toWin". 270toWin.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  20. ^ Marquette Law School