pledged delegate

British

noun

(in the US)a delegate at a national party convention who is mandated to vote for a particular candidate

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She only needs to win 281 delegates to hit that number and win the pledged delegate count.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2016

Pat Brady, the former Illinois GOP chair, was elected in Illinois on the ballot as a pledged delegate to Ohio Gov. John Kasich.

From Time • Mar. 17, 2016

But he lost in the larger Louisiana, and while pledged delegate counts are still being finalized, the best he can hope for on the weekend is a virtual draw and a shot of momentum.

From US News • Mar. 7, 2016

Clinton said she was “thrilled” to add to her pledged delegate count.

From Washington Times • Mar. 6, 2016

In nine clear-cut contests between pledged delegate candidates, Ike won eight, Taft one.

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