Robert Bragar wasa superdelegate to the2016 Democratic National Convention from the Democrats Abroad.^[1] Bragar was one of eight superdelegates from the Democrats Abroad. Superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention were not bound by the results of their state’s primary or caucus to support a specific presidential candidate. Bragar supportedHillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination.^[2] Clinton formally won the Democratic nomination for president onJuly 26, 2016.^[3]

What is a superdelegate?

See also:Superdelegates and the 2016 Democratic National Convention

Superdelegates in 2016 were automatic delegates to the Democratic National Convention, meaning that, unlike regular delegates, they were not elected to this position. Also unlike regular delegates, they were not required to pledge their support to any presidential candidate, and they were not bound by the results of their state's presidential primary election or caucus. In 2016, superdelegates included members of the Democratic National Committee, Democratic members of Congress, Democratic governors, and distinguished party leaders, including former presidents and vice presidents. All superdelegates were free to support any presidential candidate of their choosing at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.^[4]

What are the Democrats Abroad?

The Democrats Abroad is an official state Democratic Party that represents Democrats and U.S. citizens living in other countries. The party was formed in 1964 and, as of 2016, had eight members serving on theDemocratic National Committee. The Democrats Abroad have held a global presidential primary election every four years since 1980.^[5] In 2016, the Democrats Abroad sent 13 pledged delegates and eight superdelegates to theDemocratic National Convention. The votes of superdelegates from the Democrats Abroad were worth only half of a regular superdelegate vote.^[6]

2016 Democrats Abroad Global Presidential Primary

The Democrats Abroad held a global presidential primary election in March 2016. Bernie Sanders defeated Hillary Clinton with almost 70 percent of the vote.^[5]

Democrats Abroad Democratic Primary, 2016
Candidate	Vote %	Votes	Delegates
Bernie Sanders	68.8%	23,779	9
Hillary Clinton	30.9%	10,689	4
Martin O'Malley	0.1%	21	0
Rocky De La Fuente	0%	6	0
Uncommitted	0.2%	75	0
Totals		34,570	13
Source:Democrats Abroad

See also

• Democratic National Convention, 2016
• 2016 presidential nominations: calendar and delegate rules
• Presidential election, 2016
• Presidential candidates, 2016

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