The 2024 Rhode Island Democratic presidential primary was held on April 2, 2024, as part of the Democratic Party primaries for the 2024 presidential election. 34 delegates to the Democratic National Convention will be allocated to presidential candidates.
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34 delegates (26 pledged and 8 unpledged) to the Democratic National Convention | |||||||||||||||||||
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President Biden won every county. Uncommitted, fueled by protest votes due to the Israel–Hamas war, received more than 14% of the vote and 1 delegate.
Candidates
The following candidates have been certified to appear on the ballot in Rhode Island.
- Joe Biden
- Dean Phillips (withdrawn)
Endorsements
Joe Biden
- US Senators
- Jack Reed, Rhode Island (1997–present), U.S. Representative from RI-02 (1991–97)[better source needed]
- Sheldon Whitehouse, Rhode Island (2007–present), Attorney General of Rhode Island (1999–2003)
- US Representatives
- David Cicilline, RI-01 (2011–2023)
- Patrick J. Kennedy, RI-01 (1995–2011), son of Ted Kennedy
Results
Candidate | Votes | Percentage | Actual delegate count | ||
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Pledged | Unpledged | Total | |||
Joe Biden (incumbent) | 21,336 | 80.7% | 25 | 25 | |
Uncommitted | 3,834 | 14.5% | 1 | 1 | |
Dean Phillips (withdrawn) | 660 | 2.5% | |||
Write-in votes | 593 | 2.2% | |||
Total: | 26,423 | 100.0% | 26 | 8 | 34 |
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