1984 Illinois Democratic presidential primary
The 1984 Illinois Democratic presidential primary was held on March 20, 1984, in the U.S. state of Illinois as one of the Democratic Party's statewide nomination contests ahead of the 1984 presidential election.
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Jackson's voters were 88% black, 10% white, and 1% were members of other groups.[1]
Results
Former Vice President Walter Mondale won the contest by over 40% of the popular votes.
| Candidate | Votes | % | Delegates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter F. Mondale | 670,951 | 40.43 | |
| Gary Hart | 584,579 | 35.23 | |
| Jesse L. Jackson | 348,843 | 21.02 | |
| George McGovern withdrew | 25,336 | 1.53 | |
| John Glenn withdrew | 19,800 | 1.19 | |
| Betty Jean Williams | 4,797 | 0.29 | |
| Alan Cranston withdrew | 2,786 | 0.17 | |
| Reubin Askew withdrew | 2,182 | 0.13 | |
| Write-in | 151 | 0.01 | |
| Total | 1,659,425 | 100 |
See also
References
- Ranney 1985, p. 54.
- "OFFICIAL VOTE Cast at the GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 20, 1984" (PDF). www.elections.il.gov. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
Sources
- Ranney, Austin, ed. (1985). The American Elections of 1984. Duke University Press. ISBN 0822302306.
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