Who was in Democratic primary in 2008?
2008 Democratic Party presidential primaries
| Candidate | Barack Obama | Hillary Clinton |
| Home state | Illinois | New York |
| Delegate count | 2,272.5 | 1,978 |
| Contests won | 33 | 23 (without MI and FL) |
| Popular vote | 17,535,458 | 17,493,836 |
Who won Iowa primary in 2008?
Of the eight major Democratic presidential candidates, then-U.S. Senator Barack Obama of Illinois received the most votes and was ultimately declared the winner of the Iowa Democratic Caucus of 2008, making him the first African American to win the caucus.
Who was Obama up against in 2008?
2008 United States presidential election
| Nominee | Barack Obama | John McCain |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Home state | Illinois | Arizona |
| Running mate | Joe Biden | Sarah Palin |
| Electoral vote | 365 | 173 |
Where did the Democratic Party hold its 2008 Democratic national convention to pick a presidential and vice presidential candidate?
The convention was held in Denver, Colorado, from August 25 to 28, 2008, at the Pepsi Center. Senator Barack Obama from Illinois gave his acceptance speech on August 28 at Invesco Field in what the party called an “Open Convention”.
Who won the Iowa Republican caucus in 2008?
2008 Iowa Republican presidential caucuses
| Party | Republican | Republican |
| Home state | Arkansas | Tennessee |
| Popular vote | 40,954 | 15,960 |
| Percentage | 34.36% | 13.39% |
| Nominee | John McCain | Rudy Giuliani |