Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders won nine delegates thanks to voters living outside the United States.

Feeling the Bern, Worldwide

According to Democrats Abroad, 34,570 voters cast their ballot from more than 170 countries -- via email, fax and post -- and most, overwhelmingly, went for Sanders. Democrats Abroad revealed Sanders won with 69 percent to Hillary Clinton's 39 percent, therefore winning nine delegate, while the former secretary of state scored four delegates.

The overall vote count was a 50 percent increase from the 2008 election. In terms of specific votes, Sanders received 23,779 votes and Clinton won 10,689 votes. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, despite suspending his presidential campaign in early February, was not forgotten as he received 0.06 percent, or 21 votes. There were uncommitted voters, particularly 75 voters, who did not favor one of the Democratic candidates on the ballot, which included Rocky De La Fuente.

"This political revolution that is gaining momentum across America is now resonating all over the world," Sanders said in a statement following the confirmed win. "There is a clear path to victory as we begin the second half of the delegate selection process. We are waging a strong campaign and plan to take it all the way to the Democratic National Convention this summer in Philadelphia."

Votes Across Latin America

In Argentina, 67 voters favored Sanders, and 20 votes went in Clinton's direction. In Chile, 115 people voted, most for Sanders, 110 votes to 45 votes for Clinton. Colombia felt the "Bern" with 52 votes to Clinton's 12 votes. In Costa Rica, the turnout increased further as 239 votes went for Sanders and 91 for Clinton. In Guatemala, Sanders received 108 votes to 65 votes for Clinton. Mexico also supported Sanders with 848 votes to Clinton's 535 votes. Sanders' success continued in Panama with 107 votes to Clinton's 43 votes, and 86 votes in Peru to the former New York senator's 24 votes.

In the Dominican Republic, the tide changed in Clinton's favor. Clinton easily dominated the 403 total votes, winning 350 votes and 53 going for Sanders.

Prior to the Democrats Abroad results, RealClearPolitics' projection had Clinton with 1,119 pledged delegates and Sanders with 813 pledged delegates. Taking into account the superdelegates, Clinton's lead increases to 1,614 to Sanders' 856. A Democratic presidential candidates requires 2,382 delegates to clinch the party's nomination.

The Democrats Abroad results also comes a day before the next round of primaries occur for Clinton and Sanders. Arizona is scheduled to host its presidential primary, while Idaho and Utah will have caucuses. More than 100 delegates will be up for grabs, proportionally.

__

For the latest updates, follow Latin Post's Michael Oleaga on Twitter: @EditorMikeO or contact via email: m.oleaga@latinpost.com.

Related