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You can lose EVERY state, and still win the primary.
Did you know that?
There are six races in United States territories, and a seventh for the Democrats Abroad organization, which is exactly what it sounds like. Together these seven races offer 119 delegates. If a candidate comes in behind by one delegate in every state, he or she only needs about 71% of these non-state delegates to win the nomination. Nifty, eh? A lot of people overlook the territories, but put together they have more voting power than all but nine states!
So if you're a Democrat Abroad, be sure that you send your ballot in by the end of the day! (Results will be announced on March 21). And if you live in the Northern Marianas, remember to vote on Saturday!