Should N.H. continue to hold the first presidential primary in the nation?

New Hampshire Public Radio | By Julia Furukawa,

Published December 14, 2022 at 12:51 PM EST

A voter walks out from behind a red, white and blue curtain at a voting booth

The Democratic National Committee is demanding New Hampshire no longer hold the first presidential primary, a move supported by President Joe Biden.

New Hampshire has traditionally been first, state law requires so, but the DNC is pushing for South Carolina to take that position, citing voter diversity as a key issue.

We want to hear your thoughts: Do you think New Hampshire should continue to be first, or is it time for another state to lead?

You can email us at voices@nhpr.org and we may get in touch with you to put your voice on the air.

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Julia Furukawa

As the host of All Things Considered, I work to hold those in power accountable and elevate the voices of Granite Staters who are changemakers in their community, and make New Hampshire the unique state it is. What questions do you have about the people who call New Hampshire home?

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Michelle Liu

As the All Things Considered producer, my goal is to bring different voices on air, to provide new perspectives, amplify solutions, and break down complex issues so our listeners have the information they need to navigate daily life in New Hampshire. I also want to explore how communities and the state can work to—and have worked to—create solutions to the state’s housing crisis.

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Should N.H. continue to hold the first presidential primary in the nation?

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