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It was true in 2012 and it has been a tradition for many years that New Hamshire hold the first presidential primary in election years. i do not know which state held the very first primary.

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What state will host the first presidential primary?

New Hampshire


New Hampshire is the first state to hold a presidential what?

primary election .


What political event is New Hampshire famous for?

New Hampshire is famous for the country's first presidential primary elections that are held in the Granite State.


The first presidential cacus is held in Ohio?

The first presidential caucus is held in the state of Ohio. The first presidential primary is held in New Hampshire in January of the election year.


Traditionally which state holds the first primary during the presidential election year?

new hampshire A+


What states usually has the first primary in the presidential election?

New Hampshire. Iowa holds the first election, but it is a Caucus.


Was the first presidential primary held in New York?

In 1910, Oregon became the first state to establish a presidential preference primary, which requires delegates to the National Convention to support the winner of the primary at the convention. By 1912, twelve states either selected delegates in primaries, used a preferential primary, or both. By 1920 there were 20 states with primaries, but some went back, and from 1936 to 1968,12 states used them.No. The first presidential primary was not held in New York.


The first primaries were held in?

In 1910, Oregon became the first state to establish a presidential preference primary, which requires delegates to the National Convention to support the winner of the primary at the convention. By 1912, twelve states either selected delegates in primaries, used a preferential primary, or both. By 1920 there were 20 states with primaries, but some went back, and from 1936 to 1968, 12 states used them.Currently, Iowa holds the first caucus and New Hampshire holds the first primary -- first in the sense as the first in that election campaign.


Where was the first primary held?

New Hampshire


Why is New Hampshire important in US elections?

The early primary elections, which rank multiple candidates in the same party, tend to 'weed out' those with no chance of winning a presidential election, and allowing the probable peospects to the top of the list. Since New Hampshire has the first primary (Iowa has caucuses - a little different) election leading to a presidential election, it is only the second public measurement of each candidate's presidential potential.


The first presidential caucus is held is held in Ohio?

False


Which state holds the first President primary election?

New Hampshire is the first state to hold a primary while Iowa is the first state to hold a caucus. New Hampshire had its primary on January 10, 2012. The Iowa caucus was held on January 3, 2012.