New Hampshire Sets Early 2024 Primary Date, Defying DNC

President Biden Opts Out of Ballot, Sparking Write-In Campaign

New Hampshire has set its 2024 presidential primary date for January 23, defying the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) calendar and risking sanctions that could result in the loss of half of the state's delegates to the Democratic presidential nominating convention.
President Biden has decided to keep his name off the New Hampshire ballot, leading to a write-in campaign by Granite State Democrats.
New Hampshire's decision has been criticized by national Democrats who argue that the state, along with Iowa, is unrepresentative of the party due to its largely white population and few major urban areas.
President Biden and the DNC had proposed a new calendar that would have moved South Carolina to the lead position on February 3, arguing that it would empower minority voters.
Despite the controversy, New Hampshire officials and some Democrats believe the state's early primary role is crucial and should be preserved.