Democratic Party officials are still tallying the Sunday caucus results but are saying that the overall turnout was a record. With 50% of the municipalities tallied including most of the major ones Kerry won 45%, Dean 26 %, Kucinich 15%, Edwards 9%, Clark 4% and Sharpton 1%. Maine gets a total of 35 delegates, 24 of whom are elected via the caucus process; the actual caucus delegates are elected at the State Conention May 21-23 in Portland.

Kucinich made his best showing so far in a state primary race. Dean supporters were dominant in many of the smaller town caucuses but Kerry support was widespread.

In general support for particular candidates is not "hardened" at least as witnessed in the caucus I coordinated, with individuals shifting their vote at the last minute. In our town of Richmond, 3500 residents, 35 voters showed up to vote for 8 delegates; Dean took 4, Kerry took 2, and Kucinich took 2. I'm convinced that most of these people will work actively in the campaign to defeat Bush regardless (even irregardless) of the ultimate Democratic candidate confirmed.

Well, now to finish filling out all the paper work and filling it at Party Headquarters.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble
Richmond Democratic Town Chair