superdelegate

So-called “superdelegates,” which include members of the Democratic National Committee (the party’s formal governing body) as well as Democratic governors and members of Congress, also participate. However, following criticism of the superdelegates’ influence in the 2016 nomination process, their power was limited by rule changes in…

…created a category of “superdelegates,” who are unpledged to any candidate. Consisting of federal officeholders, governors, and other high-ranking party officials, they usually constitute 15 to 20 percent of the total number of delegates. Other Democratic delegates are required on the first ballot to vote for the candidate whom…

…Democratic Party created so-called “superdelegates,” a group of unelected and unpledged delegates that included members of the Democratic National Committee, Democratic governors, and Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. However, in response to criticism of the influence of superdelegates in the 2016 nominating process, rule…

…convention delegates to be “superdelegates” (prominent members of the party, members of the Democratic National Committee [DNC], and major elected officeholders), who were not chosen through the primary and caucus process and who overwhelmingly backed Clinton. Sanders conceded the nomination in early July, largely unifying party support behind Clinton.…