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Pre-2012 Musings
- It's often been said that the next election begins as soon as the newly-elected person is sworn into office, so I guess that means it's high time we all think about Election 2012!
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WHY ARE THEY ALL HERE, ANYWAY?
- An historical analysis of the apportionment of delegate votes at the National Conventions of the two major parties.
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Historical Analysis of the Presidential Nominating Process
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Glossary
- Presidential Primary Types include
the Delegate Selection Primary, Advisory Primary, Winner-Take-All Primary,
Proportional Primary, Democratic National Convention Proportional Primary
Threshold Rules, Bonus Primary, Loophole Primary, and Caucus/Convention.
- Voter Eligibility for the Closed, Open,
and Modified Open Primary or Caucus.
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- Statutory Election Information of the Several states / Presidential Primary
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- Presidential Candidates
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Presidential Primaries, Caucuses, and Conventions
- State by State coverage. Includes the Delegate Selection Process, delegate allocation, delegate counts, popular vote, primary and caucus dates, primary types, voter eligibility, poll closing times.
- Summaries
Details of Delegate Allocation
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Democratic Party Notes
- Monday 23 March 2009 - Virginia Governor Tim Kaine Names Democratic Change Commission to Recommend Changes to the 2012 Presidential Nominating Process
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Republican Party Notes
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State Notes
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Alabama:
On 1 March 2011, Representative Steve Clouse (Republican) and others sponsored HB 32. This bill would move the presidential preference primary from the 1st Tuesday in February to the 1st Tuesday in June. The Presidential and partisan primary would then be held concurrently on 5 June 2012.- On 9 June 2011, Governor Robert J. "Bob" Bentley (Republican) signed HB 425 (introduced 31 March 2011 by Representative Steve Clouse [Republican]). In Presidential election years, the law moves the Presidential preference primary (previously on the 1st Tuesday in February) and the regular partisan primary (previously on the 1st Tuesday in June) to the 2nd Tuesday in March. In non-Presidential election years, the regular partisan primary is held, as it was before, on the 1st Tuesday in June.
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Arizona:
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Arkansas: Passed 4 February 2009 - HB1021, Act 26. HB1021 moves the Presidential Primary from the first Tuesday in February (7 February 2012) to the Spring Primary (22 May 2012).
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California: On 29 July 2011, California Governor Edmund G. "Jerry" Brown, Jr. signed AB80. The bill, introduced by Assembly Member Paul Fong (Democratic) on 3 January 2011, moves the Presidential Primary from the 1st Tuesday in February (7 February 2012) to the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in June (5 June 2012), the same day as the statewide primary.
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Connecticut: On 8 July 2011, Governor Dannel P. "Dan" Malloy (Democratic) signed HB 6532. The bill moves the state's Presidential Primary from the 1st Tuesday in February to the last Tuesday in April.
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Colorado:
- On Friday 27 May 2011, Governor John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic) signed SB11-189. The law moves the state's partisan primary from the 2nd Tuesday in August to the last Tuesday in June-- 26 June 2012-- ("... a primary election shall be held ... on the last Tuesday in June of even-numbered years ..." [CO Revised Statutes 1-4-101(1)]) and moves the Democratic and Republican Presidential Precinct caucuses from the 1st Tuesday in February to the 1st Tuesday in March-- 6 March 2012-- ("the precinct caucuses shall be held on the first Tuesday in March ..." [CO Revised Statutes 1-3-102 (1) (a) (I)]).
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Delaware:
- On 27 July 2011, Governor Jack A. Markell (Democratic) signed SB 89. The bill moves the Presidential Primary from the 1st Tuesday in February to the 4th Tuesday in April and was sponsored by state Senator Michael S. Katz (Democratic) and state Representative Earl G. Jaques, Jr, (Democratic).
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District of Columbia:
- On 27 April 2011, District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray signed B19-90 which was introduced by Councilmember Mary M. Cheh on 1 February 2011. The bill moves the Presidential Primary from "the 2nd Tuesday in January" to the 1st Tuesday in April and moves the regular primary from the "1st Tuesday after the 2nd Monday in September" to the 1st Tuesday in April. The next regular partisan and Presidential primaries will be held concurrently on 3 April 2012.
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Florida:
On 8 February 2011 State Senator Arthenia Joyner (Democratic) filed S 860. On 9 February state Representative Martin David "Marty"Kiar (Democratic) filed companion HB 695. These bills move the state's Presidential primary from from the last Tuesday in January (24 January 2012) to the first Tuesday in March (6 March 2012). Statue reference: 103.101.- On 19 May 2011, Florida Governor Richard L. "Rick" Scott (Republican) signed HB 1355 which, among other things, creates the Presidential Preference Primary Date Selection Committee. This committee has until 1 October 2011 to set the date of the 2012 Presidential Primary. That date will be no earlier than the 1st Tuesday in January (3 January 2012) and no later than the 1st Tuesday in March (6 March 2012). There are 10 members: The Secretary of State (the non-voting chair), 3 appointed by the Governor (no more than 2 may be from the same political party), 3 appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives (no more than 2 may be from the same political party), and 3 appointed by the President of the Senate (no more than 2 may be from the same political party).
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Georgia: On 13 May 2011, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal (Republican) signed HB 454. The law moves the Presidential Primary from the 1st Tuesday in February to "a date selected by the Secretary of State which shall not be later than the 2nd Tuesday in June .... The Secretary of State shall select such date no later than December 1 ...." (Official Code of GA 21-2-191).
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Idaho: House Bill 14 (introduced 18 January 2011) and HB 60 (introduced 26 January 2011) changes the state' s Partisan and the Presidential Primaries from the 4th to the 3rd Tuesday in May-- 15 May 2012. HB 60 was signed by Governor Butch Otter on 23 February 2011. Statutory Election Information.
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Illinois: Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed SB 355 on 17 March 2010. This bill moves the Presidential primary from the first Tuesday in February to the third Tuesday in March in Presidential Election years (the same day as the State Primary). [IL Compiled Statutes 10-5/7-5(a)].
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Kansas:
HB 2126 was introduced on 28 January 2011 and would eliminate the Presidential Primary. The last time the state held a Presidential Primary is in 1992. In 2008, both parties nominated by convention.On 7 February 2011 SB 128 was introduced. The Presidential Primary would be held on either the 1st Tuesday in April or on a date where at least 5 other states are holding a Presidential Primary or Caucus.- On 25 May 2011, Governor Samuel D. "Sam" Brownback (Republican) signed HB 2080 and in doing so cancelled the state's 2012 Presidential Primaries. Both the Democratic and Republican parties plan to nominate by convention in 2012. The last time the state held a Presidential Primary is in 1992.
The law now reads: "... there shall be held a presidential preference primary election in the year 2016, and every fourth year thereafter. [KS Statutes 25-4501. (a)]
On or before November 1, 2015, and ... every fourth year thereafter, the secretary of state shall certify ... a date ... on which at least five other states will hold a presidential [primary... convention... caucus...] at which delegates to a national convention are selected. ... If the secretary of state determines that there is no common date ..., the secretary of state shall certify ... a date, which shall be on or before the first Tuesday in April ... on which the presidential preference primary election shall be held. [KS Statutes 25-4501. (b)]"
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Kentucky: On 4 January 2011 Kentucky state Senator Jared Carpenter (Republican) introduced SB4. This bill would change the date of the statewide and Presidential primaries from the 1st Tuesday after the 3rd Monday in May to the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in August. Note that a Presidential Primary in August would violate DNC Rule 11.A. (which requires delegate selection primaries to be completed by the second Tuesday in June) and RNC Rule 19(a) (which requires states to complete their delegate selection processes by 23 July 2012).
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Louisiana:
- Governor Piyush "Bobby" Jindal (Republican) signed HB 509 on 28 June 2011. The law moves the presidential primary from the 2nd or 3rd Saturday in February to the 3rd Saturday following the 1st Tuesday in March.
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Maryland:
4 February 2011: Senator Roy Dyson (Democratic) introduced SB 501 which would move the Presidential primary from the second Tuesday in February to the first Tuesday in March April (modified 28 March 2011) and move the regular Primary from the second Tuesday after the first Monday in September to the second Tuesday in July last Tuesday in June (modified 28 March 2011).9 February 2011: Senators Robert Garagiola (Democratic) and Nancy Jacobs (Republican) introduced SB820 which would move the Presidential primary from the second Tuesday in February to the first Tuesday in April and move the regular Primary from the second Tuesday after the first Monday in September to the last Tuesday in June. The companion bill is HB 671 by state Delegates Michael Erin Busch (Democratic), Kumar P. Barve (Democratic), and Anthony J. O'Donnell (Republican).- On 10 May 2011, Governor Martin O'Malley (Democratic) signed HB 671. This bill changes the dates for the Presidential and partisan primaries to the first Tuesday in April in Presidential election years. In non-Presidential election years, the partisan primary is held on the last Tuesday in June.
- HB 671 was introduced by state Delegates Michael Erin Busch (Democratic), Kumar P. Barve (Democratic), and Anthony J. O'Donnell (Republican) on 9 February 2011. On that same date, the companion bill, SB820 was introduced by Senators Robert Garagiola (Democratic) and Nancy Jacobs (Republican).
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Massachusetts:
- On 21 January 2011 H01972 was filed. This bill would change the state's partisan and Presidential primaries to be held concurrently on the 1st Tuesday in June-- 5 June 2012. Current law sets the Presidential Primary to the 1st Tuesday in March and the Partisan Primary to 7th Tuesday preceding the November General Election [The General Laws of Massachusetts, Title VIII, Chapter 53: Section 28.]. The bill's sponsors are Representatives James J. Dwyer (Democratic) and Bradley H. Jones (Republican).
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Michigan:
- On 12 April 2011, Representative Paul Scott (Republican) introduced House Bill 4535 (2011). The bill changes the Presidential Primary from the fourth Tuesday in February to the last Tuesday in January.
On 24 August 2011, Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville (Republican) introduced Senate Bill 0584. The bill use a panel appointed by the Governor, state Senate Majority Leader, and state House Speaker to, no later than 1 October 2011, select a date for the Presidential Primary. That date can be no earlier than 28 February and no later than 6 March 2012. If the panel does not act, the date would be 28 February 2012. The bill was amended by the state Senate to hold the primary "on the fourth Tuesday in February" which is 28 February 2012.
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Minnesota:
- HF 986 and SF 696 were filed on 9 March 2011. Both would move the 2012 precinct caucuses from the 1st Tuesday in February to the 1st Tuesday in March.
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Missouri:
- On 6 January 2011, Representative Tony Dugger (Republican) introduced
HB 121. This bill would move the Presidential primary from the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in February to the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in March.
- HB 503 was introduced on 14 February 2011 and is sponsored by by Representative Tony Dugger (Republican). The bill would move the state's Presidential Primary from the first Tuesday after the first Monday in February to "the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March".
- 16 February 2011: State senator Kevin Engler (Republican) introduced the companion to HB 503: SB 282.
Both bills move the Presidential Primary to "the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March". On 16 March 2011, SB 282 was perfected to move the Presidential Primary to "seven days after the presidential primary is conducted in the state of New Hampshire". As of the 4 May 2011 Third Read: a
presidential primary ... shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March. This bill was vetoed by Governor Jay Nixon (Democratic) on 8 July 2011.
- On 28 February 2011, Representative Jay Barnes (Republican) introduced HB 694. This bill would move the Presidential Primary (1st Tuesday in February) and the partisan primary (first Tuesday after the 1st Monday in August) to the 2nd Tuesday after the 1st Monday in June.
- On 22 July 2011, Governor Jay Nixon (Democratic) announced that he will ask the General Assembly to pass a bill to move the Presidential Primary from the 1st Tuesday after the first Monday in February to the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in March.
- On 6 September 2011, state Representative Tony Dugger (Republican) introduced HB 3 at the 96th General Assembly, 1st Extraordinary Session. The bill would move the state's Presidential Primary from the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in February to the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in March.
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New Hampshire:
- Passed 13 January 2010 House HB 341. Existing state law requires the Secretary of State to schedule the Presidential Primary at least 7 days before any other state’s Presidential Primary. This bill adds the same requirement to any other state's caucus -- except Iowa.
- Why New Hampshire's
Primary Tradition Is Important
By William Gardner, New Hampshire Secretary of State
October 12, 2011
- "If Nevada does not accept a date of Tuesday, January 17th or later for its caucus, it leaves New Hampshire no choice but to consider December of this year. The dates of Tuesday, December 13th and Tuesday, December 6th are realistic options ... "
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New Jersey:
- Three bills, A3777 introduced by Assemblyman Jonh S. Wisniewski (Democratic) on 10 February 2011; A757 introduced by Assemblyman John DiMaio (Republican) on 12 January 2010 (pushed from the last session); and S71 introduced by Senator Michael J. Doherty (Republican) on 12 January 2010 (pushed from the last session) would all change the date of the state's Presidential Primary from "Tuesday next after the first Monday in February" to "Tuesday next after the first Monday in June"-- the date of the state's regular primary.
- On 19 May 2011, state Senator Donald Norcross (Democratic) introduced S2883. This bill would consolidate the partisan primary for Federal, state, and local offices with the Presidential primary on Tuesday next after the 1st Monday in June.
- On 26 September 2011, Lieutenant Governor Kimberly M. "Kim" Guadagno (Republican)-- the acting governor while Governor Christopher J. "Chris" Christie (Republican) is out of state-- signed A3777. The 2012 New Jersey Presidential primary will be held on the same date as the state's partisan primary: "Tuesday next after the first Monday in June".
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New York:
- On 14 June 2011, A8363 and S5753 were introduced. The bills would change the Presidential Primary from the 1st Tuesday in February to 24 April for 2012.
- On 19 July 2011, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (Democratic) announced that he signed SB5753 (same as A 8363). The bill changes the Presidential Primary from the 1st Tuesday in February to 24 April 2012.
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North Carolina: On 28 March 2011, state Senator Andrew C. Brock (Republican) filed S440. This bill would move the Presidential Primary from the Tuesday after the 1st Monday in May to the 1st Tuesday in March.
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Ohio:
- HB 194, introduced on 18 May 2011 by Representatives Robert P. Mecklenborg (Republican) and Louis W. Blessing, Jr. (Republican), was signed into law by Governor John Richard Kasich (Republican) on 1 July 2011. The bill moves the partisan and Presidential primaries from the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in March (in Presidential election years) to the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in May.
- A 19 August 2011 report in The Columbus Dispatch, Election-law opponents get small window to gather signatures, states that opponents of HB 194 are gathering signatures to overturn the bill. If they are successful, the Presidential Primary would be moved back to 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in March.
- On 12 September 2011, state Senator Keith Faber (Republican) introduced SB 217. In the event HB 194 is overturned, this bill, like HB 194, moves the partisan and Presidential primaries from the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in March (in Presidential election years) to the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in May.
- On 13 September 2011, state Representatives Louis W. Blessing, Jr. (Republican) and Sean O'Brien (Democratic) introduced HB 318. The bill eliminates the March primary elections in presidential election years by requiring all primary elections to be conducted on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May.
- 22 September 2011: Ohio's primary will be in March - The Daily Record.
- 22 September 2011: Section 3 of HB 319 (Congressional district boundaries) sets the date of the 2012 statewide and Presidential primaries to 6 March 2012.
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Oklahoma:
10 January 2011: HB 2138 [26 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 20-101] moves the presidential primary from the first Tuesday February to the first Tuesday March. The Senate version of this bill is SB 602.9 February 2011: SB 808 [26 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 20-101] authorizes the State Board of Elections to set the date for the Presidential primary: "A Presidential Preferential Primary ... shall be held on the first Tuesday in March ... If one or more states having a mutual boundary with this state establish a single date for a regional primary, the State Election Board is authorized to change the date of the Oklahoma primary ... "- On 2 May 2011, Oklahoma Governor Governor Mary C. Fallin (Republican) signed HB 1614. The bill, by state Representative Gary W. Banz (Republican) and state Senator David Holt (Republican), was first read on 7 February 2011. HB 1614 moves the Presidential Primary from the 1st Tuesday in February to the first Tuesday in March (6 March 2012). However, if one or more states sharing a boundary with Oklahoma sets a date for a regional primary, the State Election Board is authorized to change the date of the Oklahoma primary to the date of the regional primary, as long as the date is not before the first Tuesday in March. [OK Statutes 26-20-101]
HB 1615 authored by Representative Gary Banz (Republican) was first read on 7 February 2011. The bill changes the date of the Presidential Primary from the first Tuesday in February to the first Tuesday in March.20 December 2010: HB 1057 [26 O.S. Supp. 2010, Section 20-101] authorizes the State Board of Elections to set the date for the Presidential primary ... and requires the parties to pay for the primary. " ... A Presidential Preferential Primary ... shall be held on the first Tuesday in February ... Any party requesting to be on the ballot for a Presidential Preferential Primary shall be responsible for all fees and costs associated with the Presidential Preferential Primary ... If one or more states having a mutual boundary with this state establish a single date for a regional primary, the State Election Board is authorized to change the date of the Oklahoma primary to the date established for the regional primary."
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Oregon:
- HB 2429, first read on 11 January 2011, would move both the Presidential and partisan primaries from the 3rd Tuesday in May to the 2nd Tuesday in June.
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Rhode Island
Senate Bill 399, introduced on 10 March 2011 and HB 5653, introduced on 3 March 2011, would change the date of the Presidential primary from the 1st Tuesday in March to the 4th Tuesday in April.- Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Davenport "Linc" Chafee (Independent) signed Senate Bill 399 on 1 July 2011 and House Bill 5653 on 12 July 2011. Both bills move the Presidential primary from the 1st Tuesday in March (6 March 2012) to the 4th Tuesday in April (24 April 2012).
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Tennessee
- HB 612 (filed by State Representative Gerald McCormick (Republican) on 10 February 2011) and SB 599 (filed by state Senator Mark Norris (Republican) on 10 February 2011) was signed by Governor William "Bill" Haslam on 9 May 2011. The law changes the date of the Presidential primary from the 1st Tuesday in February (7 February 2012) to the first Tuesday in March (6 March 2012). Statue: Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 2-13-205.
14 February 2011: State Representative Gerald McCormick (Republican) introduced HB 793. This bill changes the date of the Presidential Primary from the 1st Tuesday in February (7 February 2012) to the first Tuesday in March (6 March 2012).16 February 2011: State Senator Mark Norris (Republican) introduced SB 929. This bill changes the date of the Presidential Primary from the 1st Tuesday in February (7 February 2012) to the first Tuesday in March (6 March 2012).14 February 2011: State Representative Craig Fitzhugh (Democratic) introduced HB 760. This bill moves moves the Presidential Primary from the 1st Tuesday in February to the same day as the county primary, the 1st Tuesday in May.17 February 2011: State Senator Jim Kyle (Democratic) introduced the companion bill to HB 760, SB 1875.
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Texas:
HB 318 was filed on 18 November 2010. This bill would move the General Primary and the Presidential Primary from the first Tuesday in March to the first Tuesday in February. The runoff primary would move from the second Tuesday in April to the second Tuesday in March. [Sections 41.007(a), (b), and (c).].- On 17 June 2011, Texas Governor Rick Perry (Republican) signed SB 100. The bill changes the partisan runoff from the 2nd Tuesday in April to the 4th Tuesday in May to allow time for overseas ballots to be returned. The date of the General and Presidential primaries, the 1st Tuesday in March, is not changed.
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Utah:
- Note: The Utah State Legislature did not appropriate funds for a 2012 state-run Presidential Primary.
- A 12 March 2011 article in the Des Moines Register mentions that Utah's 7 February 2012 primary would violate the rules of both political parties. It was mentioned that the the Utah Republican Party expects their 2012 primary to be hold in conjunction with their 26 June 2012 Partisan Primary. Note that the Democratic Party requires states to complete their delegate selection primaries and caucuses by 12 June 2012 while the Republican Party requires their statewide parties to complete their process by 23 July 2012.
- 7 June 2011 Utah Republican Primary Moving Back to Save State Money from Utah policy.com. The article reports that the Utah Republican Presidential Primary will be held on 26 June 2012.
- On 3 October 2011, Peter C. Knudson sponsored SB3004. This bill establishes the requirements for a political party to hold their Presidential Primary concurrently with the regular partisan primary election on the 4th Tuesday in June as long as there is no Western States Presidential Primary.
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Virginia:
- On 10 January 2011, Virginia Delegate Mark Cole (Republican) introduced HB 1507 which would move the 2011 primary from 14 June to
13 September 23 August 2011. The intent is to allow additional time for the new district boundaries to drawn and approved. HB1507 was passed by the House on 19 January 2011. HB1507 was signed by Governor Robert F. "Bob" McDonnell on 17 February 2011. Note that the law expires on 1 January 2012 so the state will revert to their June primary in 2012.
On 10 January 2011, Virginia Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic) introduced HB 1667 Presidential primaries. The Bill moves the presidential primary date from the 2nd Tuesday in February to the 1st Tuesday in March and retains the 1st Tuesday in March as the primary date before the May general election. The bill also reduces the petition requirement for presidential candidates from 10,000 to 5,000 signatures.
4 February 2011: House: Incorporated by Privileges and Elections (HB1843-Cole) by voice vote.- On 11 January 2011, Virginia Delegate Mark L. Cole (Republican) introduced HB 1843. The Bill moves the presidential primary date from the 2nd Tuesday in February to the 1st Tuesday in March. The bill retains the first Tuesday in March as the primary date before the May general election. The Senate version of the bill is SB 1246.
8 February 2011: Passed state House in a block vote (99-Y 0-N).
18 February 2011: Passed Senate (39-Y 1-N).
25 March 2011: Approved by Governor-Chapter 570. Effective 1 July 2011.
On 12 January 2011, Virginia Senator Jill Holtzman Vogel (Republican) introduced SB1246 Presidential primary. The Bill Moves the presidential
primary date from the second Tuesday in February to the first Tuesday in March. The bill retains the first Tuesday in March as the primary date before the May general election.
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Washington:
- On 7 January 2011, Secretary of State Sam Reed asked state lawmakers to move the state's Primary from the third Tuesday in August to the first Tuesday in August to help the state can comply with a federal law requiring overseas military ballots to be mailed at least 45 days before the General Election. In addition, the legislature has been asked to save $10 million by cancelling the 2012 Washington Presidential Primary.
- SB 5119, which cancels the 2012 presidential primary by amending RCW 29A.56.020, was signed by Governor Christine "Chris" Gregoire on 13 May 2011. The bill's sponsors were Senators Craig A. Pridemore (Democratic) and Adam Kline. Since the bill expires in 2013, there may be a Presidential Primary in 2016. Note: In the last 2 cycles, the Washington Democrats (2004, 2008) nominated by caucus while the Washington Republican nominated by caucus in 2004 and by both caucus and primary in 2008.
Somewhat related: HB 1860, sponsored by state Representative Christopher Hurst(Democratic) had its first reading on 7 February 2011. The bill moves the election of precinct committee officers to the presidential primary.HB 1325, requested by Governor Christine "Chris" Gregoire and Secretary of State Sam Reed; and sponsored by Democratic Representatives Sherry Appleton and John McCoy, was first read on 19 January 2011. The bill prohibits a presidential primary from being held in 2012.
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Wisconsin:
- On 27 May 2011, AB 162 was introduced by state Representative Gary Tauchen (Republican) and cosponsored by state Representative Mary Lazich (Republican). The bill would move both the Presidential Primary and Spring election from the 3rd Tuesday in February to the 1st Tuesday in April. Companion bill, SB 115 was introduced on 1 June 2011 by Senator Mary Lazich (Republican).
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Commission on Presidential Debates announced 31 October 2011. Debates begin at 9p EDT and last 90 minutes.
- Wednesday, 3 October 2012: First Presidential Debate - University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
- Thursday, 11 October 2012: Vice-Presidential Debate - Centre College, Danville, Kentucky
- Tuesday, 16 October 2012: Second Presidential Debate - Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
- Monday, 22 October 2012: Third Presidential Debate - Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida
- The backup sites is Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Conventions
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46th Democratic National Convention
- Monday 3 September through Thursday 6 September 2012 (announced 5 April 2010)
Charlotte, North Carolina (announced 1 February 2011)
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40th Republican National Convention
- Monday 27 August through Thursday 30 August 2012 (announced 2 March 2010)
Tampa-St. Petersburg, Florida (announced 12 May 2010)
http://www.gopconvention2012.com
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Under a "gentleman's agreement" in force since the 1940s, the Republicans (as the "out" Party re: the White House) will be hold their National Convention first.
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The Boston Tea Party
- 22 December 2011 (announced 22 January 2011)
- "All candidates who are nominated by two or more Party members, who meet the qualifications of office listed in the Constitution of the United States of America, and who affirm their support for the Party's platform and their willingness to accept the Party's nomination to the presidency and/or vice-presidency of the United States, shall be considered eligible nominees..." [Party bylaws Article 11 m].
- "The candidate receiving the most votes ... [from] ... a majority of voting members, shall be the nominee of the Party.... If no candidate has received a vote from a majority of voting members, then successive 24-hour polls shall be conducted ... with the candidate receiving the fewest votes in the previous poll eliminated .... If, at the conclusion of any poll in this process, "None of the Above" receives both the largest number of votes and receives votes from a majority of voting members, the process shall end and the Party shall not nominate a candidate .... " [Party bylaws Article 11 o].
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Constitution Party National Convention
- Nashville, Tennessee (announced 18 November 2010)
- Former Congressman Virgil Hamlin Goode, Jr. of Virginia won the Constitution Party's Presidential nomination on the first ballot on Saturday 21 April 2012. The vote was Goode 203, Darrell Castle of Tennessee 120, Susan Ducey of Kansas 15, Laurie Joanne Roth of Washington 6, Robert Carr "Robby" Wells, Jr. of North Carolina 58 votes. The Congressman was elected as a Democrat to the 105th and 106th Congress then changed from a Democrat to an Independent on 27 January 2000 and subsequently elected as an Independent to the 107th Congress. He changed party affiliation to Republican on 1 August 2002 and was elected as a Republican to the 108th, 109th, 110th Congress (1997-2009). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 2008.
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Green Party National Convention
- 14-15 July 2012
Baltimore, Maryland (announced 11 November 2011)
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Libertarian Party National Convention
- 2 through 6 May 2012 (announced 21 November 2010)
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Peace & Freedom Party
- 4-5 August 2012
Los Angeles, Calfornia
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Prohibition Party National Convention
- 21 through 23 June 2011 (announced 19 August 2010)
Cullman, Alabama.
- The Prohibition Party National Convention nominated Lowell Jackson "Jack" Fellure of West Virginia for President and Toby Davis of Mississippi for Vice-President on 22 June 2011.
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Reform Party USA National Convention
- 10-12 August 2012
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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The Socialist Equality Party
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The Socialist Party National Convention
- 14-16 October 2011 (announced 28 May 2010)
Los Angeles, California
The Socialist Party nominated Stewart Alexander for President and Alejandro "Alex" Mendoza for Vice-President. Mr. Alexander was nominated 32-17 on the first ballot.
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The Socialist Workers Party
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The United Citizens Party of South Carolina
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Unity Party of America National Convention
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Major Third Party Presidential Nominating Process
- Constitution Party
- Green Party
- Libertarian Party
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Straw Polls
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