The 2008 Rhode Island Primary was held on March 4, 2008. 21 pledged delegates are at stake for the Democratic Party, with an additional 11 superdelegates to be allocated at the 2008 Democratic Convention. 20 delegates will be allocated to the Republicans. Rhode Island holds an open primary, meaning voters are not required to choose a party affiliation and may vote for the candidate of their choice.
Fast Facts:
- Winners: John McCain, Hillary Rodham Clinton
- With wins in all four March 4 Primaries, McCain has clinched the GOP nomination
- Texas, Ohio and Vermont also held primaries on March 4
Poll Hours:
- Polls open: 7-9 am EST
- Polls close: 9 pm EST
2008 Rhode Island Primary News and Blogs
- Google News: 2008 Rhode Island Primary
- SanLuisObispo.com: Highlights of early exit poll results (March 4, 2008)
- ABC News: Voters Want Change Over Experience, Again (March 4, 2008)
- Providence Journal: Primary a big vote for the smallest state (March 3, 2008)
- Boston.com: Voter excitement has RI officials preparing for high turnout (March 3, 2008)
- Huffington Post: Rhode Island Primary (March 3, 2008)
- Boston.com: Rhode Island gears up for Tuesday's presidential primary (March 2, 2008)
- The Rhode Island Secretary of State is expecting turnout to double the total from the 2000 primary.
- New York Times: "In '08 Politics, Rhode Island Defies Its Size" (March 1, 2008)
- Providence Journal: 13 candidates to appear on R.I. ballots (January 11, 2008)
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