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McGovern wins broad backing for first ballot nomination
Senator George S. McGovern announced added support from black delegates across 12 states and the District of Columbia, signaling enough votes to secure the Democratic nomination on the first ballot. Delegates from Alabama, Connecticut, Louisiana, Ohio, Mississippi, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, and D C totaled about 98 3/4 votes, with commitments tied to civil rights and federal appointments.
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Greg Herrington
Associated Press
Washington
George S. McGovern
McGovern
Walter Fauntroy
District of Columbia
Lews Stokes
Dunio
Toether
South Dakota
Fauntroy
Alabama
Connecticut
Louisiana
Ohio
Mississippi
Illinois
Missouri
New Jersey
New York
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
D. C
Stokes
Congressional Black Caucus
Sen. McGovern
Sen
Bert H. Humphrey
Shirley Chisholm
Houston