This Presidential Primary coincides with a state/local primary. These coinciding primaries tend to have an impact upon voter turnout.

Participation in West Virginia's delegate selection process is open to all voters who wish to participate as Democrats. The Democratic Primary is open to all registered Democrats and voters who are not a member of another party.

Tuesday 10 May 2016: West Virginia Primary. Hours 6:30a-7:30p EDT (1030-2330 UTC). Delegate Pledging: Proportional Primary. Voter Eligibility: Modified Primary.

Tuesday 10 May 2016: 29 of 37 delegates to the Democratic National Convention are pledged to presidential contenders based on the results of the voting in today's West Virginia Presidential Primary. A mandatory 15 percent threshold is required in order for a presidential contender to be pledged National Convention delegates at either the congressional district or statewide level. How the Democratic Proportional Delegate Allocation Math works.

20 district delegates are to be allocated proportionally to presidential contenders based on the primary results in each of the State's 3 congressional districts. (estimated allocations)

9 delegates are to be allocated to presidential contenders based on the primary vote statewide. 6 at-large National Convention delegates 3 Pledged PLEOs

