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The Iowa caucuses come first. Next is the New Hampshire primary, followed by South Carolina.

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Q: What two states traditionally hold the earliest primary and caucus contests?
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Where is the first and most widely publicized caucus today?

The first binding event, in which a candidate can secure convention delegates, is traditionally the Iowa caucus, usually held in late January or early February of the presidential election year.


Traditionally, the first caucus in the nation is in?

Iowa


How many states will hold a primary or a caucus on March 6?

Ten States will hold a primary or caucus on March 6.


Why would the Texas primary be called a caucus?

Texas does not call there primary a caucus. They actually have both, held on the same day. Some of the delegates are awarded through the primary process, and some of the delegates are determined through the caucus.


Where is the primary caucus held?

Iowa


What were the precursors to primary states?

caucus


What earliest method of nominating candidates for office was the legislative?

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Does Arkansas have a primary or caucus system?

Arkansas has an Open primary system.


Why doesn't every state have a presidential caucus?

Whether a state has a presidential caucus actually depends on the government. Some states will have a primary and some will have a caucus


Who pays for a primary and caucus election?

the candidates


Does each state have a cacus?

First of all Caucus is spelled incorrectly in the question. No there are seven caucus states for 2008. The number can change from year to year. A state can either have a caucus or a primary election, they are two different methods for selecting a candidate for each party. Some states traditionally have a caucus from year to year, New Hampshire and Iowa being two great examples. For 2008, Five of the Seven Caucus states are: Minnesota North Dakota Iowa New Hampshire Nevada


Why does Iowa have a caucus and not a primary?

Iowa doesnt have a primary because it is usually the bigger states who have primaries, the smaller states usually get together to decide the states candidate, which is what a caucus is.