Nation: CALLING THE ROLL OF DELEGATES

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"I do not have this thing sewed up," said Barry Goldwater after his California victory. Perhaps not—but with the Republican Convention in San Francisco just a month away, Goldwater needs only a few more stitches to tie together the 655 votes needed for the presidential nomination. The probable first-ballot roll call of delegates, as reported by TIME correspondents in all 50 states:

Alabama (20 votes): Goldwater is sure of all 20.

Alaska (12): Give Goldwater a goose egg here, though he could wind up with 2 or 3 of the undecided delegates. There are 6 for Rockefeller, 1 apiece for Lodge, Nixon and Scranton, 3 undecided.

Arizona (16): For the native son.

Arkansas (12): G.O.P. National Committeeman Winthrop Rockefeller may get them all on the first ballot as a favorite son, but if Goldwater really needs them, he can call on 8.

California (86): All Barry's.

Colorado (18): Goldwater has 14 going for him; the rest remain uncommitted.

Connecticut (16): Not yet chosen, though Barry may get at least 2. Rest split among Nixon, Rockefeller and Scranton.

Delaware (12): There may be a first-ballot holding action with all votes going to Senator John J. Williams as favorite son. If not, count 5 for Goldwater, 4 for Scranton, 2 for Nixon, 1 undecided.

Florida (34): Barry may get 21 votes, but put him down for 13 sure ones. As for the rest, 3 are leaning toward Nixon, 18 aren't quite sure which way to jump.

Georgia (24): All but 2 are instructed for Goldwater, and those 2 lean heavily toward him. Make it 24 for Barry.

Hawaii (8): Goldwater likely to get 4, while 4 are undecided or leaning toward more moderate candidates.

Idaho (14): This week's state convention vote should yield 14 for Goldwater.

Illinois (58): Primary Winner Goldwater has bedrock strength of 39, with another 6 leaning heavily toward him. Rockefeller gets 1; the rest are uncommitted.

Indiana (32): Barry's primary victory gives him all 32 on the first ballot.

Iowa (24): Goldwater should get at least 8 here, with another 2 leaning to him but not yet certain. Scranton can count on 5 votes, with 1 leaning to him. The other 8 are undecided.

Kansas (20): A solid dozen for Barry, with anti-Goldwater Governor John Anderson controlling the other 8.

Kentucky (24): Senator Thruston Morton was thinking of entering the convention as a favorite son, but decided against it, so Barry should pick up 13 here. The rest are uncommitted.

Louisiana (20): All Goldwater's.

Maine (14): Favorite Daughter

Margaret Chase Smith gets all on the first ballot. After that, it will split every which way, with at least 2 for Goldwater.

Maryland (20): Barry has 3 solid votes, with 7 leaning toward Rocky. The others don't know or won't say.

Massachusetts (34): Lodge should get 29 on the first ballot, with 5 for Goldwater.

Michigan (48): If Governor George Romney goes in as a favorite son, he will pick up 42 to 46 first-ballot votes with 2 for Goldwater. If Romney frees the delegation on the first ballot, Barry should get at least 15.