An update on the delegate count is crucial as the race for delegates is a key aspect of the Democratic primary. In Michigan, 117 delegates are at stake, with 90 still unallocated. Joe Biden currently holds 27 delegates, while Dean Phillips has yet to secure any.
Looking at the overall delegate count in the Democratic contest, Joe Biden leads with 118 delegates compared to Dean Phillips' zero. To secure the Democratic Party's nomination, a candidate needs 1,968 pledged delegates, highlighting that Biden is still far from reaching this target.
Delegates in Michigan are awarded proportionally, requiring a candidate to achieve at least 15% of the vote either statewide or in a congressional district to earn delegates. Notably, if the uncommitted vote manages to reach the 15% threshold and win delegates, those delegates will remain unbound at the convention in Chicago, allowing them to make independent decisions.
As the primary process unfolds, it will be interesting to see how the uncommitted delegates from Michigan, if any, will impact the convention dynamics. With many more contests ahead, the delegate count remains a critical factor in determining the Democratic nominee.
