There were 273 votes cast in the poll, far fewer than the 400 plus delegates who attended the meeting.

Mr. Clinton is far and away the leader in delegates, with 1,118, more than half the 2,145 needed for the nomination.

Romney's win in Nevada extended the lead that he then held in total delegates.

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Michael S. Dukakis, who holds a large lead in delegates, won easily with 73 percent of the vote.

Supporters of the age and term limits said the changes will allow for more frequent turnover in delegates.

Afro-Americans were also well represented in both the leadership and rank-and-file delegates.

California was one of the Super Tuesday states that were rich in delegates.

He fell just short in delegates, despite winning the popular vote, and his bid to contest the results of the California winner-take-all primary failed.

For example, states voting between March 15 and April 14 would receive a 10 percent increase in delegates.