President Joe Biden has won Missouri’s primary, the state Democratic Party announced. Biden’s win was not in doubt; he has already beaten his major competitors. But the primary races are still closely watched by insiders for turnout and signs of protest voters.
Quick Read
- Biden’s Victory in Missouri: President Joe Biden has secured a win in Missouri’s Democratic primary, as announced by the state’s Democratic Party.
- Uncontested Win: Biden’s victory was anticipated, with major competitors already out of the race, yet the primary outcomes remain of interest for indications of voter engagement and dissent.
- First Party-Run Contest: This primary marks Missouri Democratic Party’s inaugural party-conducted presidential contest following new legislation enacted in August 2022.
- Voter Participation: Approximately 20,000 voters took part in the Democratic primary.
- Republican Caucus: Missouri Republicans chose to conduct a caucus this year, which was won by former President Donald Trump.
- State-Run Primary Discussions: Despite urging from leaders of both the Republican and Democratic parties in the state, legislative efforts to reinstate a state-managed primary have not been successful.
The Associated Press has the story:
President Joe Biden wins Missouri Democratic Presidential primary
Newslooks- COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) —
President Joe Biden has won Missouri’s primary, the state Democratic Party announced. Biden’s win was not in doubt; he has already beaten his major competitors. But the primary races are still closely watched by insiders for turnout and signs of protest voters.
Saturday’s primary was the Missouri Democratic Party’s first party-run presidential contest since a new law took effect in August 2022.
The party says about 20,000 voters participated.
Missouri Republicans opted to hold a caucus this year, which former President Donald Trump won.
Lawmakers have failed to reinstate the state-run primary despite calls to do so by both state Republican and Democratic party leaders.
