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2024 Minnesota Democratic presidential primary

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{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2024 Minnesota Democratic presidential primary

| country = Minnesota

| type = primary

| ongoing = Yes

| previous_election = 2020 Minnesota Democratic presidential primary

| previous_year = 2020

| next_election = 2028 Minnesota Democratic presidential primary

| next_year = 2028

| flag_year = 1983

| election_date = March 5, 2024

| outgoing_members = MA

| elected_members = NC

| votes_for_election = 92 delegates (75 pledged and 17 unpledged) to the Democratic National Convention

| map_image = {{Switcher

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| Results by county

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| Results by congressional district

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| Results by state house district

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| Results by precinct}}

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Biden

{{legend|#dee8fb|30–40%}}

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{{legend|#8da9e2|50–60%}}

{{legend|#6787d7|60–70%}}

{{legend|#4169cd|70–80%}}

{{legend|#3352a2|80–90%}}

{{legend|#244079|90–100%}}

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Uncommitted

{{legend|#e7e7e7|30–40%}}

{{legend|#c6c6c6|40–50%}}

{{legend|#a9a9a9|50–60%}}

{{legend|#8d8d8d|60–70%}}

{{legend|#737373|70–80%}}

{{legend|#5a5a5a|80–90%}}

{{legend|#424242|90–100%}}

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Phillips

{{legend|#e8ba85|40–50%}}

{{legend|#d79346|50–60%}}

{{legend|#c56900|60–70%}}

{{legend|#b25f00|70–80%}}

{{legend|#6e3b00|90–100%}}

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Williamson

{{legend|#b368d9|60–70%}}

{{legend|#5c2378|90–100%}}

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Write-ins

{{legend|#005113|90–100%}}

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Palmer

{{legend|#850400|90–100%}}

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Uygur

{{legend|#7e0032|90–100%}}

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Cambridge

{{legend|#7b1b7b|90–100%}}

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Other

{{legend|#EFE7F5|20–30% tie}}

{{legend|#DECDE6|30–40% tie}}

{{legend|#D2B1D9|40–50% tie}}

{{legend|#AE8BB1|50% tie}}

{{legend|#000000|No votes}}

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| image1 = File:Joe Biden presidential portrait (cropped).jpg

| image_size = x160px

| candidate1 = Joe Biden

| color1 = 224192

| home_state1 = Delaware

| popular_vote1 = 171,278

| percentage1 = 70.1%

| delegate_count1 = 64

| image2 = File:NOTA Option Logo 3x4.svg

| candidate2 = Uncommitted

| colour2 = 000000

| home_state2 = –

| popular_vote2 = 45,914

| percentage2 = 18.8%

| delegate_count2 = 11https://dfl.org/press-release/dfl-announces-delegate-results-of-dfl-presidential-primary/

| image3 = File:Dean Phillips by Gage Skidmore (cropped).jpg

| candidate3 = Dean Phillips

| color3 = FE9900

| home_state3 = Minnesota

| popular_vote3 = 18,960

| percentage3 = 7.8%

| delegate_count3 = 0

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{{Elections in Minnesota sidebar}}

The 2024 Minnesota Democratic presidential primary took place on March 5, 2024, as part of the Democratic Party primaries for the 2024 presidential election. 92 delegates to the Democratic National Convention were allocated to presidential candidates.{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Democratic Delegation 2024|url=https://www.thegreenpapers.com/P24/MN-D#0305 |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=The Green Papers}} The contest was held on Super Tuesday alongside primaries in 14 other states and territories.

Biden won the primary by a large margin, though "Uncommitted" earned a significant number of votes and 11 delegates.{{Cite web |title=Minnesota’s ‘stunning’ uncommitted vote reveals enduring problem for Biden |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/6/minnesotas-stunning-uncommitted-vote-reveals-enduring-problem-for-biden |website=aljazeera.com}} After a landslide loss in his home state, Dean Philips dropped out of the race and endorsed Biden.{{Cite web |title=Dean Phillips "congratulates" opponents after landslide loss in Minnesota on Super Tuesday |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/05/dean-phillips-loses-minnesota/72859674007/ |website=usatoday.com}}

Candidates

The following candidates were submitted to the SOS by DFL Chair Ken Martin:{{Cite web |last=Van Oot |first=Torey |date=January 2, 2024 |title=Here's who's running in Minnesota's presidential primaries |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/heres-whos-running-in-minnesotas-presidential-primaries/ar-AA1lsBPb |access-date=January 3, 2024 |website=Axios Twin Cities on MSN.com}}

Additionally, uncommitted appeared on the ballot, which many chose as a protest vote.

Endorsements

{{Main article|Endorsements in the 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries}}

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U.S. senators

  • Amy Klobuchar, U.S. senator from Minnesota (2007–present), candidate for president in 2020{{cite web|last=Stockburger|first=George|title=Josh Shapiro, Malcolm Kenyatta named to Biden-Harris Campaign National Advisory Board|website=ABC27/WHTM|date=May 10, 2023|url=https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania-politics/josh-shapiro-malcolm-kenyatta-named-to-biden-harris-campaign-national-advisory-board/}}
  • Tina Smith, U.S. senator from Minnesota (2018–present), 48th lieutenant governor of Minnesota (2015–2018){{cite web|last=Radelat|first=Ana|title=Minnesota Democrats in Congress split over support of Biden in 2024|quote=“Senator (Tina) Smith supports President Biden's bid for reelection,” said the senator's spokeswoman Shea Necheles.|website=Minnesota Post|date=August 4, 2022|url=https://www.minnpost.com/elections/2022/08/minnesota-democrats-in-congress-split-over-support-of-biden-in-2024/}}

U.S. representatives

  • Angie Craig, U.S. representative from {{ushr|MN|2|MN-02}} (2019–present){{cite web|last=Solender|first=Andrew|title=Democratic skeptics hold off on Biden 2024 endorsement|website=Axios|date=April 26, 2023|url=https://www.axios.com/2023/04/26/biden-endorsements-democrats-manchin-aoc}}
  • Ilhan Omar, U.S. representative from {{ushr|MN|5|MN-05}} (2019–present){{cite web|last=Morris|first=Kyle|date=January 22, 2023|title=10 Democrats who have vowed support for Biden in 2024 as voters await his official re-election decision|url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/10-democrats-vowed-support-biden-2024-voters-await-official-re-election-decision |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230216185732/https://www.foxnews.com/politics/10-democrats-vowed-support-biden-2024-voters-await-official-re-election-decision|archive-date=February 16, 2023|access-date=February 16, 2023|website=Fox News|language=en-US}}

Statewide officials

  • Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota (2019–present); U.S. representative for {{ushr|MN|1|MN-01}} (2007–2019){{cite web |last=Radelat |first=Amy |date=April 26, 2023 |title=Minnesota Democrats, except Dean Phillips, say they back Biden's reelection |url=https://www.minnpost.com/national/2023/04/minnesota-democrats-except-dean-phillips-say-they-back-bidens-reelection/ |access-date=June 10, 2023 |website=MinnPost}}

Party officials

  • Ken Martin, chair of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (2011–present), vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (2021–present){{cite news |last=Van Oot |first=Torey |date=August 4, 2022 |title=Minnesota DFL chair backs Biden as 2024 debate divides delegation |work=Axios Twin Cities|url=https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2022/08/04/minnesota-biden-2020-dfl-angie-craig-dean-phillips-ilhan-omar-ken-martin |access-date=May 3, 2023}}

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{{Endorsements box|title=Uncommitted|list=

State senators

  • Omar Fateh, senator from SD-62 (2021–present){{Cite tweet |author=Torey Van Oot |user=toreyvanoot |number=1764358239867576434 |date=March 3, 2024 |title=7 MN DFL legislators endorse "uncommitted" campaign ahead of MN's Super Tuesday presidential primary. Effort is modeled after one in Michigan that my colleagues @samueljrob & @Emma_Hurt wrote about here --> https://axios.com/2024/02/28/michigan-swing-state-uncommitted-biden-gaza |access-date=March 3, 2024}}{{cite news |last1=Sprinkel |first1=Luke |title=Democrats urge Minnesotans to vote ‘uncommitted’ over Biden in Tuesday’s primary |url=https://alphanews.org/democrats-urge-minnesotans-to-vote-uncommitted-over-biden-in-tuesdays-primary/ |access-date=March 5, 2024 |work=Alpha News |date=March 5, 2024}}
  • Jen McEwen, senator from SD-08 (2021–present){{cite news |last=LeSavage|first=Briggs|date=March 1, 2024 |title=Duluth event aims to encourage ‘uncommitted’ vote, send a message to Biden over war in Gaza |work=Northern News Now|url=https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2024/03/01/duluth-event-aims-encourage-uncommitted-vote-send-message-biden-over-war-gaza/ |access-date=March 2, 2024}}

State representatives

City councilmembers

  • Azrin Awal, Duluth City Councilor at-large (2022–present)
  • Aisha Chughtai, Minneapolis City Councilmember from Ward 10 (2022–present)
  • Wendy Durrwachter, Duluth City Councilor from District 1 (2024–present)
  • Mitra Jalali, Saint Paul City Councilmember from Ward 4 (2018–present), city council president (2024–present){{cite news |last=Pross |first=Katrina |date=February 26, 2024 |title=Muslim leaders urge Minnesotans not to vote for Biden in March primary |work=Sahan Journal|url=https://sahanjournal.com/democracy-politics/abandon-biden-campaign-minnesota-primary-muslim-leaders/ |access-date=February 27, 2024}}
  • Nelsie Yang, Saint Paul City Councilmember from Ward 6 (2020–present){{cite news |last1=Masters |first1=Clay |title=Some Minnesota democrats turn primary into a referendum on Gaza |url=https://www.npr.org/2024/03/02/1235577368/some-minnesota-democrats-turn-primary-into-a-referendum-on-gaza |access-date=March 4, 2024 |work=NPR |date=March 4, 2024}}

Organizations

  • Council on American–Islamic Relations in Minnesota{{cite news |last1=Croman |first1=John |title=Minnesota's primary could become referendum on Gaza |url=https://www.kare11.com/article/news/politics/minnesota-gaza-ceasefire-supporters-for-uncommitted-primary-choice/89-c08f631f-13ba-47f3-a059-c807c6c8c871 |access-date=March 3, 2024 |work=KARE |date=March 3, 2024}}
  • National organization and Twin Cities chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America{{cite news |last1=Falconer |first1=Rebeca |title=Democratic Socialists of America endorses "uncommitted" Biden protest |url=https://www.axios.com/2024/03/03/biden-democratic-primary-israel-gaza-war-ceasefire |access-date=March 3, 2024 |work=Axios |date=March 3, 2024}}{{cite news |last1=Schneider |first1=Aliya |title=What is an uncommitted vote, and can it be done in Pennsylvania? |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/uncommitted-voting-meaning-explained-pennsylvania-20240305.html |access-date=March 5, 2024 |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=March 5, 2024}}{{Cite tweet |author=DSA |user=DemSocialists |number=1764409406563725713 |date=March 3, 2024 |title=First, we’re excited to endorse Vote Uncommitted MN. Minnesota’s Presidential Primary is THIS Tuesday, March 5th. Support @uncommittedmn by phonebanking Minnesota voters with events scheduled every day until primary day 6/ 📞⤵️ https://actionnetwork.org/campaigns/minnesota-uncommitted-phone-banks |access-date=March 3, 2024}}{{Cite tweet |author=Twin Cities DSA 🌹 |user=TwinCitiesDSA |number=1764454478940385632 |date=March 3, 2024 |title=We are proud to support @uncommittedmn and stand with everyone across the state organizing toward a permanent, lasting ceasefire, and against our government’s support for the campaign of genocide in Gaza. Phonebank here for Uncommitted through Tuesday. https://actionnetwork.org/campaigns/minnesota-uncommitted-phone-banks |access-date=March 3, 2024}}
  • Jewish Voice for Peace Action{{cite news |last1=Pursley |first1=Basil |title=Activists encourage voters to choose 'no preference' in Tuesday's election, in support of Gaza |url=https://www.nepm.org/regional-news/2024-03-02/activists-encourage-voters-to-choose-no-preference-in-tuesdays-election-in-support-of-gaza |access-date=March 3, 2024 |work=New England Public Media |date=March 2, 2024}}{{Cite tweet |author=Jewish Voice for Peace Action |user=JvpAction |number=1764860341031178739 |date=March 4, 2024 |title=JVP Action endorses "uncommitted" in the remaining Democratic presidential primaries This is a warning to Biden. We reject his support for Israel's assault on Gaza. By choosing to be complicit in genocide, he is also ignoring his voters and terrifyingly paving a path for Trump🧵 |access-date=March 4, 2024}}{{Cite tweet |author=Jewish Voice for Peace Action |user=JvpAction |number=1764860344902524966 |date=March 4, 2024 |title=Minnesota! Learn how to #Vote{{sic|Uncommit|ed|hide=y}}MN here: http://voteuncommittedmn.com |access-date=March 4, 2024}}
  • TakeAction Minnesota{{Cite tweet |author=TakeAction Minnesota |user=TakeActionMN |number=1765021752541770027 |date=March 5, 2024 |title=Minnesotans: Vote "Uncommitted" today. |access-date=March 5, 2024}}

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Results

Source:{{cite web|last=Simon|first=Steve|title=Unofficial Results Tuesday, March 5, 2024 |website=OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE STEVE SIMON|date=March 6, 2024|url=https://electionresults.sos.mn.gov/Results/Index?ersElectionId=162&scenario=PresidentPnp&electionDate=3%2F5%2F2024%2012%3A00%3A00%20AM}}

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=Results by congressional district=

[[File:2024 Minnesota Democratic presidential primary in 5th district results map by precinct.svg|thumb|250px|5th congressional district by precinct

{{legend|#0e3d9a|Biden—90–100%}}

{{legend|#4170cd|Biden—70–80%}}

{{legend|#678cd7|Biden—60–70%}}

{{legend|#8da9e2|Biden—50–60%}}

{{legend|#b4c7ec|Biden—40–50%}}

{{legend|#a9a9a9|Uncommitted—50–60%}}

{{legend|#8d8d8d|Uncommitted—60–70%}}

{{legend|#737373|Uncommitted—70–80%}}

{{legend|#5a5a5a|Uncommitted—80–90%}}

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Biden carried all the state's eight congressional districts. He recorded his best result in the eighth district while underperforming heavily in the urban fifth district. It is represented by progressive Democrat Ilhan Omar,{{cite news |last1=Karnowski |first1=Steve |title=Progressive Minnesota US Rep. Ilhan Omar draws prominent primary challenger |url=https://apnews.com/article/ilhan-omar-don-samuels-minnesota-representative-election-11eeae5c91fedaac8b949319a7acf3eb |access-date=March 7, 2024 |agency=AP News |date=November 12, 2023}} who supported a ceasefire in the Gaza war,{{cite news |last1=Smith |first1=David |title=Ilhan Omar leads 384 worldwide leaders in call for Gaza ceasefire |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/11/ilhan-omar-gaza-ceasefire-joint-letter |access-date=March 7, 2024 |work=11 January 2024 |agency=The Guardian}} but backed Biden in the primary.

The district saw almost a third of votes cast for uncommitted.

Phillips trailed considerably, but managed to earn a higher result than uncommitted in the third (which he represents in Congress) and seventh districts.

Meanwhile, Williamson performed poorly, with the strongest showing of just 1.88% in the seventh district.

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! District

! Biden

! Uncommitted

! Phillips

! Williamson

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! {{party shading/DFL}}|{{ushr|Minnesota|1|1st}}

| 77.98%

| 12.01%

| 5.88%

| 1.79%

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! {{party shading/DFL}}|{{ushr|Minnesota|2|2nd}}

| 71.75%

| 16.14%

| 8.32%

| 1.58%

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! {{party shading/DFL}}|{{ushr|Minnesota|3|3rd}}

| 69.95%

| 13.7%

| 13.95%

| 0.97%

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! {{party shading/DFL}}|{{ushr|Minnesota|4|4th}}

| 69.75%

| 21.3%

| 5.78%

| 1.26%

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! {{party shading/DFL}}|{{ushr|Minnesota|5|5th}}

| 59.36%

| 31.59%

| 6.09%

| 1.32%

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! {{party shading/DFL}}|{{ushr|Minnesota|6|6th}}

| 70.93%

| 14.64%

| 10.62%

| 1.75%

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! {{party shading/DFL}}|{{ushr|Minnesota|7|7th}}

| 79.03%

| 8.23%

| 8.43%

| 1.88%

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! {{party shading/DFL}}|{{ushr|Minnesota|8|8th}}

| 79.75%

| 11.02%

| 5.65%

| 1.46%

See also

References

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{{2024 Democratic presidential primaries}}

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