2004 Delaware Democratic presidential primary

The 2004 Delaware Democratic presidential primary was held on February 3, 2004 as part of the 2004 United States Democratic presidential primaries. Frontrunner John Kerry easily won the primary while Senator Joe Lieberman came second.

2004 Delaware Democratic presidential primary

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23 Democratic National Convention delegates (15 pledged, 8 unpledged) The number of pledged delegates received is determined by the popular vote
Candidate John Kerry Al Sharpton Joe Lieberman Home state Massachusetts New York Connecticut Delegate count 14 1 0 Popular vote 16,787 1,888 3,706 Percentage 50.43% 5.67% 11.13%   Candidate John Edwards Howard Dean Wesley Clark Home state North Carolina Vermont Arkansas Delegate count 0 0 0 Popular vote 3,674 3,462 3,165 Percentage 11.04% 10.40% 9.51%

As the primary approached Joe Lieberman said that victory in the Delaware primary was required in order for his campaign to continue.^[1] He had visited the state four times and got the endorsement of Democratic senator Thomas R. Carper.^[2] After his defeat in the primary Lieberman withdrew from the race for the nomination.^[3]

Exit polls showed that over half of voters who took part in the primary said they were 'angry' with the administration of George W. Bush and over 80% said they opposed the decision to go to war with Iraq.^[4]

Polling

Candidate	29 January 2004
John Kerry	27%
Joe Lieberman	16%
Howard Dean	14%
John Edwards	9%
Wesley Clark	8%
Dennis Kucinich	1%
Al Sharpton	1%

Source: Delaware - 2004 Presidential Polls

Results

Candidate	Votes	Percentage	Potential National delegates
John Kerry	16,787	50.43	14
Joe Lieberman	3,706	11.13	0
John Edwards	3,674	11.04	0
Howard Dean	3,462	10.40	0
Wesley Clark	3,165	9.51	0
Al Sharpton	1,888	5.67	1
Dennis Kucinich	344	1.03	0
Richard Gephardt	187	0.56	0
Lyndon LaRouche	78	0.23	0

Source: 2004 Presidential Democratic Primary Election Results - Delaware