2008 Kansas Republican presidential caucuses
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{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2023}}
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2008 Kansas Republican presidential caucuses
| country = Kansas
| type = presidential
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2004 Kansas Republican presidential caucuses
| previous_year = 2004
| next_election = 2012 United States presidential election in Kansas#Republican caucuses
| next_year = 2012
| election_date = {{Start date|2008|2|9}}
| image1 = x125px
| candidate1 = Mike Huckabee
| color1 = 990000
| home_state1 = Arkansas
| delegate_count1 = 36
| popular_vote1 = 11,627
| percentage1 = 59.58%
| image2 = x125px
| candidate2 = John McCain
| color2 = ce5c17
| home_state2 = Arizona
| delegate_count2 = 0
| popular_vote2 = 4,587
| percentage2 = 23.50%
| image4 = x125px
| candidate4 = Ron Paul
| color4 = fed105
| home_state4 = Texas
| delegate_count4 = 0
| popular_vote4 = 2,182
| percentage4 = 11.18%
| map_image = Kansas_Republican_Presidential_Caucuses_Election_Results_by_Congressional_District,_2008.svg
| map_size = 200px
| map_caption = Election results by congressional district.{{legend|#990000|Mike Huckabee}}
}}
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The 2008 Kansas Republican presidential caucuses were held on February 9, 2008, as part of the selection process for delegates to the 2008 Republican National Convention.
Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas, won the caucuses with 59.58% of the vote, securing all 36 of Kansas's national delegates. His victory was confirmed by major news outlets, including Fox News, CNN, and the Associated Press.
John McCain, the national frontrunner at the time, finished second with 23.50% of the vote, while Ron Paul placed third with 11.18%.
Results
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Candidate
! Votes ! Percentage ! Delegates | |||
---|---|---|---|
Mike Huckabee | 11,627 | 59.58% | 36 |
John McCain | 4,587 | 23.50% | 0 |
Ron Paul | 2,182 | 11.18% | 0 |
Mitt Romney | 653 | 3.35% | 0 |
Alan Keyes | 288 | 1.48% | 0 |
Fred Thompson | 61 | 0.31% | 0 |
Rudy Giuliani | 34 | 0.17% | 0 |
Uncommitted | 84 | 0.43% | 0 |
Total | 19,133 | 100% | 36 |
There were also 528 provisional ballots cast.
See also
References
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{{2008 United States presidential election}}
{{U.S. presidential primaries}}