2024 Arkansas Democratic presidential primary
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March 5, 2024
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Biden 70–80% 80–90% >90%
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The 2024 Arkansas Democratic presidential primary took place on March 5, 2024, as part of the Democratic Party primaries for the 2024 presidential election. 31 delegates to the Democratic National Convention were allocated, with 5 additional unpledged delegates.[1] The open primary was held on Super Tuesday alongside primaries in 14 other states and territories.
Incumbent president Joe Biden won 89% of the vote and all 31 delegates, ahead of author Marianne Williamson with around 5% of the vote.
Candidates
[edit]The following candidates achieved ballot access.[2][3]
- Joe Biden
- Frank Joseph Lozada
- Stephen Lyons Sr.
- Armando Perez-Serrato
- Dean Phillips
- Marianne Williamson
Disqualified candidates
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]- U.S. Presidents
- Bill Clinton, 42th President of the United States (1993–2001), Governor of Arkansas (1983–1992)[5]
Former cabinet-level officials
- Hillary Clinton, U.S. Secretary of State (2009–2013); U.S. Senator from New York (2001–2009); First Lady of the United States (1993–2001); First Lady of Arkansas (1979–1981 and 1983–1992); Chancellor of Queen's University Belfast (2020–present); Democratic nominee for U.S. President in 2016[6]
Results
[edit]| Candidate | Votes | % | Delegates |
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| Joe Biden (incumbent) | 71,978 | 88.52 | 31 |
| Marianne Williamson | 3,883 | 4.78 | 0 |
| Dean Phillips | 2,346 | 2.89 | 0 |
| Stephen Lyons | 1,442 | 1.77 | 0 |
| Armando Perez-Serrato | 879 | 1.08 | 0 |
| Frankie Lozada | 786 | 0.97 | 0 |
| Total | 81,314 | 100% | 31 |
See also
[edit]- 2024 Arkansas Republican presidential primary
- 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries
- 2024 United States presidential election
- 2024 United States presidential election in Arkansas
- 2024 United States elections
References
[edit]- ^ "Arkansas Democratic Delegation 2024". The Green Papers. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ "Seven candidates have filed to appear on Arkansas' Democratic presidential primary ballot – Ballotpedia News". November 16, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ "SOS Candidate Search". Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ "Arkansas rules online news personality Cenk Uygur won't qualify for Democratic presidential primary". Associated Press. December 5, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ Demissie, Hannah (February 1, 2024). "Former Presidents Obama, Clinton to support Biden at campaign event". ABC News.
- ^ "Hillary Clinton Discusses Leadership, 2024 and Opportunities For Women | Forbes 3050 Summit". Forbes. March 9, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ^ "2024 Primary Arkansas State Elections - U.S. President - DEM". Arkansas Secretary of State. December 16, 2025. Retrieved June 1, 2026.