The Latest: Wyoming splits delegates 7-7 to Clinton, Sanders
The Associated Press
CHEYENNE, WYO.
The Latest on Wyoming Democrats' convention (all times local):
8:45 p.m.
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' supporter Richard Kusaba, a land surveyor from Kemmerer in southwest Wyoming, is leading the effort to challenge how pledged delegates were split 7-7 despite Sanders reportedly winning the popular vote. He said the state party's decision to accept the challenge and forward it to the Democratic National Committee defused animosity that was building ahead of the convention.
"After Nevada, I think the party realized that it needs Bernie Sanders' supporters in order to win the presidency," Kusaba said.
Party chairwoman Ana Cuprill said they agreed to accept the challenge in order to seek clarity at the national level. Cuprill, a super delegate, declined to name who she will support at the convention but said she will support whomever has the most pledged delegates.
Kusaba has 15 days to draft his challenge and gather enough signatures from registered voters.
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