New Hampshire Defies Biden's Wishes, Sets Primary Date

New Hampshire is expected to announce that it will hold its 2024 presidential primary in January, defying the Democratic National Committee's desire for the state to hold its primary after South Carolina. New Hampshire's decision ensures that it maintains its historic status as the first-in-the-nation primary, placing it ahead of South Carolina's Democratic primary. New Hampshire officials argue that the primary will be held in accordance with state law, which mandates it precede any similar election by at least a week. President Biden, who finished fifth in the Democratic contest in New Hampshire last cycle, won't officially appear on next year's primary ballot, but top New Hampshire Democrats are encouraging party members to write-in Biden on primary day. In the Republican primary, Donald Trump has consistently led New Hampshire polls, with Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis in a tight race for second place.