Super Delegate

Definition

An unpledged party official who can vote for any nominee at a convention, allegedly ensuring party establishment control over the nomination process.

Example Usage

Bernie Sanders lost the Democratic nomination despite winning the pledged delegates because super delegates favored Clinton.

Origin

Modern Democratic Party terminology, introduced in the 1980s.

Fun Fact

Super delegates were reduced after 2016 because the system appeared antidemocratic, which it absolutely was.

Source: Democratic primary process terminology

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