How to crunch the Superdelegate numbers in an election

This video tutorial explains the ins and outs of the Democratic Superdelegate, including the math, Michigan and Florida effects, and the sources to stay up-to-date on the Superdelegate totals.

See how to crunch the Superdelegate numbers in an election. " is an informal term commonly used for some of the delegates to the Democratic National Convention (DNC), the presidential nominating convention of the United States Democratic Party.

Unlike most convention delegates, the Superdelegates are not selected based on the party primaries and caucuses in each U.S. state, in which voters choose among candidates for the party's presidential nomination. Instead, most of the Superdelegates are seated automatically, based solely on their status as current or former party leaders and elected officials ("PLEOs"). Others are chosen during the primary season. All the Superdelegates are free to support any candidate for the nomination.

Learn more about the Superdelegate in this coming presidential election, watch this educational video.