President Biden has won the Alaska Democratic presidential primary, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ.
Biden was the only candidate on the ballot with Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.), a primary challenger who was also originally on the ballot, having dropped out last month. The Alaska Democratic Party decided as a result to hold a voice vote instead of having voters cast their ballots.
Biden’s win will add at least most of the state’s 15 pledged delegates up for grabs to his total.
He already mathematically clinched the Democratic nomination last month, paving the way for a rematch between him and former President Trump in November.
Alaska has historically voted Republican in presidential elections. The last Democratic presidential candidate to nab a win in the state was former President Johnson in 1964, per the Associated Press.
President Biden really nailed it in the Alaska Democratic Primary! It’s impressive how he managed to secure a win with such a historical Republican-leaning state. Looking forward to the rematch in November!
As expected, Biden effortlessly secured the victory in the Alaska Democratic Primary. His strong foothold in the race was evident, further solidifying his path towards the general election against Trump in November.