Rhode Island gets 19 Total Delegates for the National Convention: 3 RNC, 6 CD and 10 At-Large (AL). If you would like to be come a delegate, you can learn more about the process here.
Quick Facts About the Delegate Selection Process:
Important Dates
- Delegate Filing: 2/22/12 – 2/23/12
- Delegate Certification: 3/2/12, 4 p.m.
- Candidate Approval: 3/6/12
- Primary: 4/24/12
- State Convention: TBD
Selection Method
- Primary
Delegates directly elected on the ballot, in proportion to the number of delegates each candidate receives.
Delegates bound until released.
- 16 Bound
- 3 Unbound
Selection Details
- AL & CD – Delegate allocation: Delegates allocated proportionally, if candidate hits 15% threshold of statewide vote.
- Delegate election: Delegates run individually on primary ballot and those with most votes per CD win in proportion to allocation.
