Romney entered the caucus with the most pledged convention-goers, but delegates for McCain defected to Huckabee.

[2] In the first round of caucusing, the results were Romney 464, Huckabee 375, McCain 176, Paul 118, Giuliani 0.

At this second vote, most Paul and McCain supporters, reportedly acting on commands from their coordinators, shifted to Huckabee, ensuring him the majority.

[4] The West Virginia caucus was the first of the 21 "Super Tuesday" contests to be counted, with the results being reported in the mid-afternoon.

[6] In the primary election, three delegates were awarded for each of West Virginia's three congressional districts.