relating to the New Hampshire presidential primary. Providing that the New Hampshire presidential primary shall be the first presidential primary of a presidential election cycle.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure New Hampshire's presidential primary is the first such contest held in the nation. It requires the state's primary to take place at least one week before any other similar nominating events, directly affecting how presidential candidates compete for support early in election cycles. The measure would be voted on by New Hampshire residents during the November 2024 general election, requiring a two-thirds majority to pass and become law. If approved, this change would permanently alter the state constitution to codify New Hampshire's current status as the first primary state.
Bill status
died
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
Jan 2024
Governor
Introduced Dec 13, 2023
Last action Oct 10, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jan 18, 2024 · House May 23, 2024
How they voted
24–0
Passed
Total votes 24
Jan 18, 2024
D
Democratic10
100% Yea
R
Republican14
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
6
Committee
4
May 23, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (191-165-33)
house
May 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass: MF RC 195-165 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 05/23/2024 HJ 14 P. 49
lower
May 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Without Recommendation 05/09/2024 (Vote 10-10; RC) HC 20 P. 15
lower
Mar 2, 2024
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 02/22/2024 and referred to Election Law HJ 6 P. 140
lower
Jan 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass, RC 24Y-0N, MA, by Necessary 3/5; OT3rdg; 01/18/2024 SJ 2
upper
Jan 18, 2024
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (24-0)
senate
Jan 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/18/2024, Vote 5-0; SC 3
upper
Dec 13, 2023
Introduced
To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 1
upper
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Daryl Abbas
RRepublican
Co
Bill Gannon
RRepublican
Co
Carrie Gendreau
RRepublican
Co
Dan Innis
RRepublican
Co
Denise Ricciardi
RRepublican
Co
Fred Doucette
RRepublican
Co
Howard Pearl
RRepublican
Co
James Gray
RRepublican
Co
JB
Jeb Bradley
RRepublican
Co
Keith Murphy
RRepublican
Co
Kevin Avard
RRepublican
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