#primary-calendar

#primary-calendar

New Hampshire has traditionally held the first primary contest in the US, but the Democratic Party demoted the state to second on its primary calendar, behind South Carolina.

The state has refused to give up its top primary spot, leading the DNC to strip the primary of its delegates, making it purely symbolic.

New Hampshire's primary status is a source of pride for the state and attracts national media and candidates to campaign there. [ more ]

Republicans are holding their caucuses in Iowa on Jan. 15, with Donald Trump as the frontrunner.

Democrats have changed their primary calendar in Iowa, with a formality event in March due to President Biden's incumbent status. [ more ]