The New Hampshire primary is one of the most iconic elections in U.S. politics. It is often seen as the first, real test for presidential hopefuls as it sets the tone for the remainder of the election season. This year, New Hampshire is making history as the state has just announced it will become the first in the nation to hold a presidential primary in defiance of the Democratic National Committee.
The New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner made a statement [on Monday], saying that New Hampshire will be the first state to hold a presidential primary and that the state will move forward with the primary despite the DNC’s postponement of the event due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This decision marks a significant shift in U.S. politics as Gardner has traditionally chosen not to interfere in party politics in the state.
The primary election will be held on February 11, 2021 for a full slate of Democratic and Republican candidates. While most other states are expected to follow suit in holding their own primaries, New Hampshire will be the first to take the plunge. This has caused a stir within the Democratic National Committee as the primary schedule has been postponed until the states can assess the impact of the coronavirus on their respective elections.
Despite the DNC’s warning, Gardner insists that holding the primary in February is the best thing for New Hampshire voters and the integrity of U.S. elections. He believes that New Hampshire should take the lead, set a precedent, and provide an example to the rest of the nation by taking a stand against the postponement of presidential primaries.
The upcoming election will be a crucial test for presidential hopefuls as the political atmosphere in the United States has become increasingly divided in the wake of the 2020 presidential election. No matter who the candidates are, New Hampshire citizens will have a chance to show their support for the Democratic and Republican presidential hopefuls in this historic first-in-the-nation primary.
The New Hampshire primary is one of the most iconic elections in U.S. politics. It is often seen as the first, real test for presidential hopefuls as it sets the tone for the remainder of the election season. This year, New Hampshire is making history as the state has just announced it will become the first in the nation to hold a presidential primary in defiance of the Democratic National Committee.
The New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner made a statement [on Monday], saying that New Hampshire will be the first state to hold a presidential primary and that the state will move forward with the primary despite the DNC’s postponement of the event due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This decision marks a significant shift in U.S. politics as Gardner has traditionally chosen not to interfere in party politics in the state.
The primary election will be held on February 11, 2021 for a full slate of Democratic and Republican candidates. While most other states are expected to follow suit in holding their own primaries, New Hampshire will be the first to take the plunge. This has caused a stir within the Democratic National Committee as the primary schedule has been postponed until the states can assess the impact of the coronavirus on their respective elections.
Despite the DNC’s warning, Gardner insists that holding the primary in February is the best thing for New Hampshire voters and the integrity of U.S. elections. He believes that New Hampshire should take the lead, set a precedent, and provide an example to the rest of the nation by taking a stand against the postponement of presidential primaries.
The upcoming election will be a crucial test for presidential hopefuls as the political atmosphere in the United States has become increasingly divided in the wake of the 2020 presidential election. No matter who the candidates are, New Hampshire citizens will have a chance to show their support for the Democratic and Republican presidential hopefuls in this historic first-in-the-nation primary.
