N.H. Primary 2012

N.H. Primary 2012

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The Basics

The New Hampshire primary is a mainstay in American electoral politics. Every four years, voters gather to help determine the Republican and/or Democratic nominee for President. While the state only has 12 electoral votes in 2012 (normally it’s 24, but the Republican National Committee penalized the state party for moving up the event date), the primary’s position as one of the earliest contests gives the state out-sized influence over the nomination process.

Only the Iowa caucuses come before New Hampshire’s primary. Traditionally, New Hampshire’s broad-based primary contest has been seen as a counter-weight to Iowa’s more drawn-out caucus process, which tends to draw a smaller core of party faithful. In the case of the 2012 Republican race, New Hampshire’s electorate is seen to represent the more libertarian-leaning, fiscally conservative wing of the party, while Iowa voters are seen as representing the socially conservative wing of the GOP base.

N.H. Primary summary provided by StateImpact - NH reporter, Amanda Loder

NH News

In 4th Grade, Trying to Teach the N.H. Primary Without the Politics

Sarah Gibson

All eyes are now on the New Hampshire primary, and some elementary school teachers are trying to explain the process to students without getting caught up…
The Exchange

Primary Preview: Downticket Races in N.H.

Down-ticket races are heating up in N.H. as summer winds down. We dig into the lower-profile elections that can have a big impact: State Senate, Executive…
All Things Considered

Bill Would Require Donald Trump And Others to Disclose Tax Returns To Be On Primary Ballot

Before President Trump, candidates for the highest office in the country have disclosed some of their tax returns. There's currently no federal law…
Politics

Lawmaker Proposes Closing N.H.'s Primaries, Cites Potential For Electoral Sabotage

Casey McDermott

The way Rep. Norman Silber sees it, a party primary is supposed to select the best person who represents the values and platform of that particular…
The Exchange

N.H. Voter Rules and Residency Requirements

A video claiming to reveal fraud on primary day has re-energized calls for voters to spend a certain amount of time living here before casting a ballot.…
Word of Mouth

10.15.15: Refugees in the US, Jails on Yelp, & the NH Film Festival

The US says it will open its doors to at least 10,000 refugees fleeing turmoil in Syria, but that doesn’t mean open arms. Today, we’ll learn about the…
Politics

Perry Tests 2016 Waters: Addresses Charges, Keystone Pipeline, Border Security

Josh Rogers

Texas Governor Rick Perry’s itinerary -- meetings with core Republican activists, stops at colleges, and a speech at an event celebrating the anniversary…
Politics

Huntsman A 'Strong No' For The 2016 Presidential Race

Associated Press

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman says he's ruling out another run for the White House in 2016.Huntsman told reporters in Salt Lake City on Wednesday that he…
Politics

Despite Indictment, Texas Gov. Perry Testing N.H. Primary Waters

Michael Brindley

The same day he was arraigned on abuse of power charges, Texas Governor Rick Perry kicked off a two-day visit to New Hampshire, fueling speculation about…
Politics

Republicans Meet For Senate Debate In Conway

Sam Evans-Brown

The leading candidates for U.S. Senate met for debates Thursday in North Conway.The debate, hosted by the Mount Washington Valley Economic Council, ranged…

N.H. Primary 2012

N.H. Primary 2012

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