2020 Global Primary in Detail
Democrats Abroad announced the official results of the 2020 Global Presidential Primary today, with Senator Sanders receiving 57.9% of the abroad vote and securing 9 delegates for the Democratic National Convention, while Joe Biden received 22.7% of the vote and 4 delegates. Here's a look at voter turnout in detail:
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The 2020 Global Presidential Primary Results Are In!
- Sanders received 57.9% of the abroad vote, securing 9 delegates for the Democratic National Convention, while Joe Biden received 22.7% of the vote and 4 delegates.
- 39,984 Americans successfully cast their ballot, a 15% rise from 2016.
Global Primary Enters Weekend Voting
Global Primary kicked off on Super Tuesday and runs through Tuesday, March 10, with steady turnout set to increase as voters take to the polls on Saturday.
Read moreMayor Michael Bloomberg Withdraws from the Global Presidential Primary Selection Process
Democrats Abroad announces that Mayor Michael Bloomberg has withdrawn from the Global Presidential Preference selection process
On March 7th, Mike Bloomberg and his campaign officially withdrew his name from the Democrats Abroad 2020 Global Presidential Preference selection process.
Democrats Abroad will send 13 pledged delegates and 8 automatic delegates to the 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin next July. The results of the Global Presidential Primary will determine which candidates the delegates represent at the Convention.
Global Primary Turnout Continues to Climb
- First-ever voting centers in Argentina, Ecuador, Finland, and Romania contribute to in-person voting that continues to surpass 2016 turnout. -
- 60% of votes in the Global Presidential Primary have been cast remotely. -
Read more*Updated* Covid-19 Statement from Democrats Abroad
*Voting center changes updated March 5, 9:30am EST*
Democrats Abroad is closely monitoring the spread of the coronavirus disease Covid-19, and monitoring local government response and guidance as well as updates from the Centers for Disease Control and the State Department.
Read moreSuper Tuesday turnout up 50%
Thousands joined in the first day of global primary voting with Democrats Abroad, with in-person turnout up 50% over 2016.
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Democrats Abroad invites all members to help shape the party's 2020 platform — who we are, what we stand for, and what our priorities are for the next four years.
Voting Begins for Democrats Abroad Global Primary
Ballots are now out for voters in the Democrat’s 57th “state” party.
Read moreSenator Michael Bennet Withdraws from Primary Ballot
Democrats Abroad announces that Senator Michael Bennet has withdrawn from the Global Presidential Primary Ballot
On February 12th, Michael Bennet and his campaign officially withdrew his name from the Democrats Abroad 2020 Global Presidential Primary Ballot.
10 candidates will now appear on the Democrats Abroad ballot. Those candidates are, in alphabetical order:
- Joe Biden
- Michael Bloomberg
- Pete Buttigieg
- Tulsi Gabbard
- Amy Klobuchar
- Deval Patrick
- Bernie Sanders
- Tom Steyer
- Elizabeth Warren
- Andrew Yang
The primary will run from March 3rd to March 10th, 2020. Americans abroad will have the opportunity to vote at more than 240 voting centers around the world, as well as via postal mail, fax and email.
Democrats Abroad will send 13 pledged delegates and 8 automatic delegates to the 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin next July. The results of the Global Presidential Primary will determine which candidates the delegates represent at the Convention.