After the New Hampshire primary, the 2024 GOP presidential nomination race intensifies with upcoming contests. Nikki Haley, despite losing to Donald Trump in New Hampshire, pledges to stay in the race. Here’s a glimpse of what’s next:
Nevada and Virgin Islands:
Nevada and the Virgin Islands are the next scheduled contests. However, Nevada’s unique process includes a state-run primary on Feb. 6 and party-run caucuses on Feb. 8. Delegates to the GOP convention will be determined solely based on the caucuses, making them more significant. The Virgin Islands offer fewer delegates, reducing their impact.
South Carolina (Feb. 24):
South Carolina is the next major battleground, with its primary scheduled for Feb. 24. Nikki Haley’s ties to the state, where she served as governor, add a personal element to the race. Despite her familiarity, the state’s conservative electorate is expected to heavily favor Donald Trump.
Michigan (Feb. 27):
Michigan follows closely on Feb. 27. It’s another crucial state where candidates will vie for support. Winning in Michigan can provide momentum heading into the broader contests.
Super Tuesday (March 5):
Super Tuesday, on March 5, is a pivotal moment with a large number of states and territories holding their primaries and caucuses. The states involved are Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Virginia. Trump aims to secure a substantial number of delegates on Super Tuesday, potentially solidifying his path to the nomination.
The race becomes increasingly national after Super Tuesday, with candidates focusing on multiple states simultaneously. Trump’s strategy likely involves accumulating enough delegates early in the process to establish a commanding lead and secure the GOP nomination before the Republican National Convention in July. The dynamics of the race may shift based on primary outcomes and candidates’ strategies in the coming weeks.
The full 2024 Republican primary calendar
Jan. 15: Iowa caucuses
Jan. 23: New Hampshire primary
Feb. 6: Nevada primary (no delegates awarded)
Feb. 8: Nevada caucuses; Virgin Islands caucuses
Feb. 24: South Carolina primary
Feb. 27: Michigan primary
March 2: Idaho caucuses; Missouri caucuses; Michigan state convention (remaining delegates are awarded)
March 3: Washington, D.C., primary
March 4: North Dakota caucuses
March 5: Alabama primary; Alaska caucuses; American Samoa caucuses; Arkansas primary; California primary; Colorado primary; Maine primary; Massachusetts primary; Minnesota primary; North Carolina primary; Oklahoma primary; Tennessee primary; Texas primary; Utah caucuses; Vermont primary; Virginia primary
March 12: Georgia primary; Hawaii caucuses; Mississippi primary; Washington primary
March 15: Northern Mariana caucuses
March 16: Guam caucuses
March 19: Arizona primary; Florida primary; Illinois primary; Kansas primary; Ohio primary
March 23: Louisiana primary
April 2: Connecticut primary; Delaware primary; New York primary; Rhode Island primary; Wisconsin primary
April 20: Wyoming caucuses
April 21: Puerto Rico primary
April 23: Pennsylvania primary
May 7: Indiana primary
May 14: Maryland primary; Nebraska primary; West Virginia primary
May 21: Kentucky primary; Oregon primary
June 4: Montana primary; New Jersey primary; New Mexico primary; South Dakota primary
