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How delegates are chosen in California

Original post made on Feb 6, 2008

The primary election is important, but the ultimate choice of which candidates will be nominated is in the hands of the Republican and Democratic party delegates.
The process for selecting the delegates is complicated and the parties have different systems. A candidate can win the popular vote in a state, but have to split the delegate vote 50-50.

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Posted by Paula
a resident of another community
on Feb 6, 2008 at 6:53 am

What a messed up system!...but thanks for clarifying it!

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Posted by Barbara Lee
a resident of another community
on Jan 18, 2012 at 8:23 pm

My neighborhood was not listed as one of the choices in the pull down. I live in Woodland Hills-91367. Please clarify.
What is the process for becoming a delegate?

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Posted by Name hidden
a resident of Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle

on Jun 2, 2017 at 4:22 am

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