(Democratic Party of the NMI) — Super Tuesday is the day in the presidential primary cycle when the most states vote. The exact number varies by year, but it is common for a third of all delegates to the Democratic presidential nominating convention to be awarded on Super Tuesday.
NMI Democrats are hosting their presidential preference primary on what is known as “Super Tuesday” with 15 states and one territory: Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Virginia. The Democratic Party of the Northern Mariana Islands will host its Presidential Primary from March 5 to 12 on the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.
The primaries will be the first step in the CNMI’s participation in this nationwide process, and during this time, not only will Democrats elect their presidential nominee, they will also elect delegates to attend the 2024 Democratic National Convention which will take place from August 19 to 22, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. The national convention will nominate the Democratic Party candidates for President and Vice President of the United States of America.
Democrats and registered voters of the NMI who would like to participate in tomorrow’s primary are encouraged and welcome to participate. Individuals who will be eligible to vote on or before November 5, 2024, will be able to visit any of the polling sites and cast votes for their Democratic presidential candidate of choice.
From March 5 to 11, voters can exercise their right to vote at the following locations: on Saipan at the Bencam Building in Garapan, Suite 106 (first floor), from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; on Tinian at the Tinian Fuel Station from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and on Rota, at the Guata Beach Park Pavilion from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
On March 12, the final day of the primary, the polling sites on Tinian and Rota will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 Noon, and on Saipan from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe.
“The convention is a great opportunity to talk with political leaders across the United States about the issues we face at home. It’s still sad that most people living in the U.S. are unaware of their fellow citizens in the territories,” said Angelo Villagomez, who is on the ballot for the primary and will be joining the delegation for the Democratic National Convention in August.
Additional delegates on the primary ballot pledged to President Joe Biden are Nola Kileleman Hix, Shawna Evangelista Indalecio, Joan Flores Reyes, Leila Fleming Staffler, and Stephen C. Woodruff.
For more information visit www.nmidems.org, email info@nmidems.org, or contact 484-DEMS (3367).
