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About This Primary
Feb
12
12
Status: Primary
Total Delegates: 39.0
Latest Headlines
- Obama Disappointed by Auto Bailout Impasse (Dec. 12, 2008)
- Where Do You Park 10,000 Charter Buses? (Dec. 9, 2008)
- For the Inauguration, 10 Smithsonian Exhibits (Dec. 9, 2008)
- So Many Parties, So Few Venues (Nov. 21, 2008)
- Metro Bulks Up for Massive Inauguration Crowds (Nov. 20, 2008)
- Property Rules Eased for Inauguration Rentals (Nov. 20, 2008)
- Obama Puppy Lobbying Blitz By D.C. Shelters (Nov. 18, 2008)
- Moving Day For the Obamas (Nov. 6, 2008)
- Words of Lincoln Will Be Woven Into Obama Inaugural Activities (Nov. 6, 2008)
- Presidential Update: No Alarms, No Surprises (Nov. 4, 2008)
The Candidates
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Joe Biden Senator from Delaware - Profile | News | Money | Events | Endorsements
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Hillary Rodham Clinton Senator from New York - Profile | News | Money | Events | Endorsements
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Chris Dodd Senator from Connecticut - Profile | News | Money | Events | Endorsements
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John Edwards Trial Lawyer, Director of the Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity - Profile | News | Money | Events | Endorsements
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Mike Gravel Candidate - Profile | News | Money | Events | Endorsements
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Dennis Kucinich Representative from Ohio - Profile | News | Money | Events | Endorsements
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Barack Obama Senator from Illinois - Profile | News | Money | Events | Endorsements
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Bill Richardson Governor of New Mexico - Profile | News | Money | Events | Endorsements
District of Columbia Demographics (2007 Census ACS)
- Population: 588,292
- Gender: 47.1 male, 52.9 female
- Race: 35.8 white, 54.7 black, 3.1 asian, 0.7 indian, 0.0 pacific islander, 8.3 hispanic,
- Age: 80.7% 18 years and over; 11.9% 65 years and over; Median age:
- Median Household Income: $54,317
- Families Below Poverty Level: 13.0%
- Education: 14.7% of those over 25 have a bachelor's degree or higher
Today in District of Columbia
No candidates are campaigning in District of Columbia today.
Campaign Finance
$2,047,103 raised in District of Columbia by Democratic candidates (through Sep. 30, 2008)
Top Candidates
| Barack Obama | $2,025,053 |
| Hillary Rodham Clinton | $22,050 |
Top Cities
| Washington | $2,073,953 |
| Washington Navy Yard | $0 |
Endorsements
Political endorsements made by District of Columbia state legislators:
Top Endorsees
- Hillary Rodham Clinton (4)
- Barack Obama (4)
Past Election Results
| Kerry | 47% |
| Sharpton | 20% |
| Dean | 18% |
| Kerry | 90% |
| Bush | 9% |
| Nader | 1% |
Note: This list of candidates is not comprehensive. Candidates listed on this page were chosen by washingtonpost.com reporters and editors based on an analysis of their overall competitiveness in this race. Candidates will be added and removed from this page as the race unfolds.
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