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, the 2004 Alabama Democratic presidential primary (held June 1) was one of the last remaining tests of some of the leading contenders for the Democratic Party's nomination as its candidate for the 2004 presidential election.

Analysis

By this primary,

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already secured the nomination. He easily won with 75% of the vote, including every county and congressional district. The largest turnout by far came from

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, where Kerry won with almost 92%. Also at roll call at the convention,

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received 7 delegate votes despite not being on the ballot in the

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state primary.

Results

References

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