Unpledged
Unpledged is a political term describing a delegate or other representative who is not bound by a pledge or commitment to support a particular candidate. In the context of U.S. presidential nominating contests, unpledged delegates may vote for any candidate at the party’s national convention, rather than being required to back a candidate based on the results of a state primary or caucus.
In American politics, the term is most closely associated with the Democratic Party, where unpledged delegates
The function of unpledged delegates is to provide experience, oversight, and a broader perspective at the convention.