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March 5, 2016 Contests in Kansas, Louisiana and Nebraska
March 5 Reps: KS, KY, LA, ME
126 Delegates (109 Pledged)
Summary: Sanders won two of the three contests, but
Clinton secured a few more
delegates on the day (57 to 52) by virtue of her big win
in Lousiana. (+)
KANSAS PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE CAUCUS (33 pledged delegates)
CLINTON |
SANDERS | TOTAL |
12,593 (32.3%) |
26,450 (67.7%) |
39,043 |
Organization: CLINTON
|
SANDERS
OVERVIEW
Bernie Sanders hea a "Future to Believe In" rally at the Douglas County
4-H Fairgrounds in Lawrence on the evening of March 3. Former
Gov. John Carlin led Hillary Clinton's effort in the state.
Chelsea Clinton spoke at an organizing event at the campaign's office
in Overland Party on February 17.
Caucuses
took place in each Senate District, with a few exceptions where "local
unit conventions" were held.
REACTION
Bernie 2016
March 5, 2016
Contact: Michael Briggs
Sanders Wins Kansas
WARREN,
Mich. – Bernie Sanders issued
the following statement
on Saturday after the Kansas Democratic Party announced he won the
state's caucuses, which saw a larger turnout this year than in 2008:
“I thank the people of Kansas for their strong support.
“People used to ask, ‘What’s the matter with Kansas?’ It turns out that
there’s nothing the matter with Kansas when you give people a clear
choice and involve them in the democratic process.
“We have now won double-digit victories from New England to the Rocky
Mountains to the Great Plains to the Midwest. Democrats in Kansas today
added to a column of double-digit victories in Minnesota, Colorado,
Oklahoma, New Hampshire and Vermont. We also came from behind and ended
up in virtual ties in Iowa and Massachusetts. We have the momentum. We
have a path toward victory. Our campaign is just getting started and we
are going all the way to the Democratic National Convention in
Philadelphia."
DELEGATES
37 Delegates and 3 Alternates:
22 District-level Delegates
7 At-large Delegates
4 Pledged Party Leaders and Elected Officials
4 Unpledged Party Leaders and Elected Officials
Secretary Clinton – 10 Delegates
1st
Congressional District: 1,833 votes, 1 Delegate
2nd Congressional District: 3,225 votes, 2 Delegates
3rd Congressional District: 4,689 votes, 2 Delegates
4th Congressional District: 2,846 votes, 2 Delegates
Total: 12,593 votes, 2 At-Large Delegates, 1 PLEO Delegate
Senator
Sanders – 23 Delegates
1st Congressional District: 4,074 votes, 3 Delegates
2nd Congressional District: 8,117 votes, 5 Delegates
3rd Congressional District: 7,671 votes, 4 Delegates
4th Congressional District: 6,567 votes, 3 Delegates
Total: 26,429 votes, 5 At-Large Delegates, 3 PLEO Delegates
Pledged delegate allocation: Sanders
23, Clinton 10.
Congressional
District
Conventions
(second-tier
caucuses:
April
2,
2016.
State Convention: April 30, 3016 at the American Legion Post in
Topeka.
LOUISIANA PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY (51 pledged delegates)
CLINTON |
SANDERS | MORE
(8) |
TOTAL |
221,733 (71.12%) |
72,276 (23.18%) |
17,767 (5.70%) |
311,776 |
Martin O'Malley 2,550 (0.82%), Michael Steinberg 993 (0.32%), Willie Wilson 1,423 (0.46%), John Wolfe 4,512 (1.45%)
OVERVIEW
In running up a nearly 50-point margin, Clinton carried every
parish except two (sparsely populated Cameron and Lasalle). She
did best in the 2nd CD (Rep. Cedric Richmond-D) where she
obtained 80.8% of the vote, and was also very strong in the 5th CD
(Rep. Ralph Abraham-R) gaining 79.5% and the 6th CD (Rep. Garret
Graves-R)
obtaining 78.3%.
Sanders did best in the 1st CD (Rep. Steve
Scalise-R),
obtaining 38.6%, and he gained 31.9% of the vote in the 3rd CD (Rep.
Charles
Boustany-R).
REACTION
Louisiana Democratic Party
Louisiana
Democratic Party Congratulates Hillary Clinton
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Democratic Party tonight
released a statement congratulating Hillary Clinton on her victory in
the Louisiana presidential preference primary. Both the Clinton
campaign and the supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders ran robust,
enthusiastic operations in the state and worked hard to turn out
Democratic voters.
“Congratulations to Hillary Clinton, to her supporters
across the state, and to her entire campaign operation,” said Sen.
Karen Carter Peterson, chairwoman of the Louisiana Democratic Party.
“Both of our major Democratic candidates ran vital, engaging campaigns
in Louisiana. The race goes on, but the people of Louisiana have made
their voices heard. We look forward to coming together this fall, and
to standing united behind our nominee.”
The state party will award delegates to both
candidates, in proportion to voting totals in each congressional
district. Delegate allocation totals will be formally announced in a
forthcoming statement from the party, contingent upon the Secretary of
State’s final certification of the results.
DELEGATES
59 Delegates and 4 Alternates:
33 District-level Delegates
11 At-large Delegates
7 Pledged Party Leaders and Elected Officials
8 Unpledged Party Leaders and Elected Officials
Pledged delegate allocation:
Clinton 37,
Sanders 14.
District-level delegates and alternates shall be
elected by a Vote By Mail Program and a post-primary Congressional
District Caucus ending on April 30, 2016. FAQ
At-Large and PLEO candidates will be elected at a Democratic State Central Committee meeting on May 28th, 2016 in Baton Rouge.
NEBRASKA PRESIDENTIAL CAUCUSES (25 pledged delegates)
CLINTON |
SANDERS |
TOTAL |
14,340 (42.86%) |
19,120 (57.14%) |
REACTION
Bernie Sanders held a rally at Lied Performing Arts Center in Lincoln on March 3.
On the Clinton side, there were a number of visits. Hillary Clinton visited Omaha on Dec. 16, 2015, doing a private fundraiser with Warren Buffett and then a public appearance with him at Sokol Auditorium. Former President Bill Clinton spoke on behalf of his wife on March 4 at The Waiting Room nightclub in Omaha and at Lincoln Station Great Hall in Lincoln. Chelsea Clinton also made a couple of trips on behalf of her mother, speaking on February 17 in Omaha and on February 29-March 1 in Lincoln and Omaha. The Clinton campaign announced more than 50 endorsements, including Warren Buffett, Congressman Bruce Ashford, and Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler.
Charlene Ligon, chair of Sarpy County Democrats, served as caucus chair for the NDP, in charge of organizing the caucuses. In addition to caucusing in-person, Democrats could participate by Absentee Preference Card, to be returned by March 1.
REACTION
Bernie 2016
March 5, 2016
Contact: Michael Briggs
“I feel good about our campaign because the voters are sending a clear message. No matter what the pundits say, it is the voters who will decide this election.”
DELEGATES
30 Delegates and 2 Alternates:
17 District-level Delegates
5 At-large Delegates
3 Pledged Party Leaders and Elected Officials
5 Unpledged Party Leaders and Elected Officials
Pledged delegate allocation: Sanders 15, Clinton 10.
County Conventions: May 19-29, 2016.
State Convention: June 17-19, 2016 in Kearney.
Delegates