Feb 12, 2008: John McCain recorded a convincing win in the District of Columbia Republican Presidential Primary - February 12. John McCain defeated his rival candidate Mike Huckabee by 51% popular votes. 3,929 votes were secured by John McCain, whereas Huckabee got 961 votes. 16 delegates were tied for the February 12 Republican Presidential Primary DC election. Each of these delegates had cast their votes in favor of the winning candidate John McCain. Ron Paul and Brit Romney secured the 3rd and 4th positions respectively with 471 and 350 votes.
The total turnout of voters in the Republican Presidential Primary District of Columbia - February 12 election was 5,711. 98% of the precincts reported for this election.
The District of Columbia will be represented by 3 electoral votes in the 2008 US Presidential Election to be held on 4th November. DC is not projected as a stronghold for the Republicans in the US Presidential Election 2008. Only 8% of the registered voters from DC are Republicans.
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