0 a delegate to the Democratic National Convention or the Republican National Convention who has not been elected, usually one who has been given the position because they are a party leader or an official. Superdelegates are free to vote for whichever candidate they want, unlike elected delegates, who have to vote for the candidate selected by the voters in their state. --
All the superdelegates are free to support any candidate for the nomination.
Second, estimates of superdelegate votes are unreliable and are subject to change.
Superdelegates may also consider the popular vote when making their decision about whom to support.
As such, he is involved in garnering support from the superdelegates.
Superdelegates, delegates whose votes are not bound to the outcome of a state's caucus or primary, may also influence the nomination.
There is no process to win superdelegates, since they can vote for whomever they please.
While officially uncommitted until the convention, the superdelegates may publicly endorse or commit to a candidate at any time.
In 1984 only state party chairs and vice chairs were guaranteed superdelegate status.
