First, Every state has its own rules for electing delegates. No delegates will be awarded prior to the primary for that state. Because of 2016, there have been differences in how the super delegates vote and take part. Super delegates came about to allow rank and file to attend even if they were from one of those precincts that was home to several elected officials who would snatch up all the delegate slots for convention. They do not get a vote until the second ballot, if one is necessary. This will be the first election under the new rules. All super delegates will be on the floor and in committees where they will have votes on items brought before them. There is way too much hand wringing before the vote vote has been cast in any primary. NH and Iowa will most likely winnow the field down to 5 or 6 and by Super Tuesday we should see who our real front runners are. It is really in the voters hands, so get out , vote, drag at least a few of your like minded friends out to vote with you.