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In 2016, Michigan will hold primary rather than a caucus.
Democrats Planning to Hold Primary in 2016
Party expected to switch to primary after holding caucuses in 3 of last 4 presidential election years.
Many of the state's 152 Democratic delegates will be awarded proportionally depending on how candidates fare in each congressional district.
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Many of the state's 152 Democratic delegates will be awarded proportionally depending on how candidates fare in each congressional district. Those receiving less than 15 percent would win no delegates.
Party expected to switch to primary after holding caucuses in 3 of last 4 presidential election years.
Many of the state's 152 Democratic delegates will be awarded proportionally depending on how candidates fare in each congressional district.
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Many of the state's 152 Democratic delegates will be awarded proportionally depending on how candidates fare in each congressional district. Those receiving less than 15 percent would win no delegates.
I wonder how a sate wide vote will change the race for delegates? Just from my experience, caucuses rely on much more of a ground game and an individual candidates state organization than caucuses.