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2008 Alaska Republican presidential caucuses

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2008 Alaska Republican presidential caucuses

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Candidate Mitt Romney Mike Huckabee
Party Republican Republican
Home state Massachusetts Arkansas
Delegate count 12 6
Popular vote 5,988 2,996
Percentage 35.87% 21.86%

 
Candidate Ron Paul John McCain
Party Republican Republican
Home state Texas Arizona
Delegate count 5 3
Popular vote 2,363 2,132
Percentage 17.24% 15.56%

The 2008 Alaska Republican presidential caucuses were held on February 5, 2008, and has a total of 26 delegates at stake. Mitt Romney won the state,[1] and, as the winner in Alaska's congressional district, was awarded all of that district's delegates.[2] All results are from the presidential preference poll held at the caucuses. Actual delegates were selected on February 5 or 9 at district conventions held throughout the state, and finally at a statewide convention held between March 13–15 in Anchorage.[3]

Candidates

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Candidates Rudy Giuliani, Duncan L. Hunter and Fred Thompson dropped out of the presidential race before the primary.

Results

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100% of precincts reporting[4]
Candidate Votes Percentage Delegates
Mitt Romney 5,988 35.87% 12
Mike Huckabee 2,996 21.86% 6
Ron Paul 2,363 17.24% 5
John McCain 2,132 15.56% 3
Unpledged 224 1.63% 0
Total 13,703 100% 26

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Obama, Romney Win Frozen Alaska Races".[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "A Super Guide for Super Tuesday". CNN. February 2, 2008. Archived from the original on February 6, 2008. Retrieved February 2, 2008.
  3. ^ "Republican Party of Alaska". Archived from the original on May 25, 2008. Retrieved February 12, 2008.
  4. ^ "Alaska Republican caucus results". Alaskan Republican Party. Archived from the original on May 25, 2008. Retrieved May 24, 2008.