Tennessee Democratic Super Tuesday 2016 Results And Winner: Hillary Clinton The Winner

Hillary Clinton cruised to an easy victory Tuesday in Tennessee, where her rival, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, had barely dedicated resources, choosing instead to focus on other Super Tuesday states.

Clinton was declared the winner as soon as polls in Tennessee closed at 7 p.m.

Check back with Patch tonight for real-time Tennessee Democratic primary results as they come in.

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Clinton has made significant efforts in the state, including public appearances and a TV ad blitz, according to the Tennessean, while Sanders’ presence has been virtually nothing.

Clinton has received endorsements from U.S. Reps. Jim Cooper and Steve Cohen and was introduced by Nashville Mayor Megan Barry at a rally Sunday.

The former Secretary of State led Sanders by 26 points in an NBC and Wall Street Journal poll conducted two weeks ago.

Clinton defeated Barack Obama in the 2008 Tennessee Democratic primary.

Following voting in three states this year, Clinton led Sanders in pledged delegates, 52 to 51. But Clinton holds a commanding lead over the Vermont Sen. in the race for the nomination overall with the support of 445 superdelegates compared to just 18 superdelegates for Sanders.

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