2008 United States presidential straw poll in Guam

The 2008 United States presidential straw poll in Guam was held on November 4, 2008. Guam is a territory and not a state. Thus, it is ineligible to elect members of the Electoral College, who would then in turn cast direct electoral votes for president and for vice president. To draw attention to this fact, the territory conducts a non-binding presidential straw poll during the general election as if they did elect members to the Electoral College.[1]

2008 United States presidential straw poll in Guam

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Non-binding preference poll
 
Nominee Barack Obama John McCain
Party Democratic Republican
Home state Illinois Arizona
Running mate Joe Biden Sarah Palin
Popular vote 20,119 11,941
Percentage 62.3% 37.0%

Results by village

Obama

  50-60%
  60-70%
  70-80%

The territory still participated in the U.S. presidential caucuses and primaries like the other states and territories.[2]

Democratic Party nominee Barack Obama won the poll with over 60% of the vote.[3]

Results

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2008 United States presidential straw poll in Guam
Party Candidate Running mate Votes Percentage
Democratic Barack Obama Joe Biden 20,119 62.3%
Republican John McCain Sarah Palin 11,941 37.0%
Libertarian Bob Barr Wayne Root 214 0.7%
Totals 32,274 100.00%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Guam Legislature Moves General Election Presidential Vote to the September Primary". Ballot-Access.org. July 10, 2008. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  2. ^ Murriel, Maria (November 1, 2016). "Millions of Americans can't vote for president because of where they live". PRI.
  3. ^ "Obama wins! (In Guam)". UPI. Retrieved 2017-03-08.