Candidates need a total of 1,991 delegates to secure their nomination by the Democratic National Convention.
*Other indicates candidates who have dropped out the race.
**Bernie Sanders suspended his campaign for president on April 8, 2020.
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Total delegates awarded to Democratic presidential candidates U.S. 2020
As of August 17, 2020, former Vice President Joe Biden had enough delegates to become the Democratic presidential nominee, with a total of 2,687 delegates awarded. Candidates need a total of 1,991 delegates in order to become the official Democratic presidential nominee.
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