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The 2008 Kentucky Republican presidential primary took place on May 20, 2008. The only Republican candidates that were still in the race were Senator John McCain and Congressman Ron Paul. McCain was the presumptive Republican nominee, having already won enough delegates to secure his eventual nomination. McCain won the primary.
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage | Delegates |
|---|---|---|---|
| John McCain | 142,918 | 72.26% | 42 |
| Mike Huckabee* | 16,388 | 8.29% | 0 |
| Ron Paul | 13,427 | 6.79% | 0 |
| Mitt Romney* | 9,206 | 4.65% | 0 |
| Rudy Giuliani* | 3,055 | 1.54% | 0 |
| Alan Keyes* | 2,044 | 1.03% | 0 |
| Uncommitted | 10,755 | 5.44% | 0 |
| Total | 197,793 | 100% | 42 |
* Candidate dropped out of the race before the primary
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