NASS 2012 Presidential Primaries Guide: A State by State Snapshot To Engage Voters

NASS2012PRESIDENTIALPRIMARIESGUIDE:
AStatebyStateSnapshotforVoters
NASS2012
PresidentialPrimaries
Guide
AStateByStateSnapshottoEngage
Voters
Updated:January20,2012
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DevelopedbytheNationalAssociationofSecretariesofStatein
coordinationwiththestudentsoftheNationalCampaignCommitteeat
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECRETARIES OF STATE
theHarvard UniversityInstituteofPolitics
Introductionbythe20112012PresidentofNASS
One of the chief goals of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) is to encourage voter
participation by assisting the nations election officials in their outreach to eligible voters. This work can be
particularly challenging when it deals with the presidential nominating process, which changes
considerably from cycle to cycle. In addition to the national party rules that serve as a driving force in
establishing primary election dates and other key tenets of the process each cycle, state and local election
officials must deal with new legal, financial, and administrative realities that can also have an impact on
this process. As a result, it is very important to provide voters throughout the U.S. with accurate, reliable
election information to ensure that they will have a satisfying, positive voting experience.
Recognizing the widespread interest in voting information for the 2012 presidential primary process, NASS
set forth to produce an easy-to-read, state-by-state guide that would serve as a resource for voters and
others with an interest in these details. We are grateful to the many busy election officials who took the
time to provide information and feedback for this project, as well as the hardworking team of young leaders
at the Harvard Kennedy Schools Institute of Politics National Campaign Committee, who conducted much
of the initial research for our state snapshots. We could not have produced this document without them.
Because this guide is geared towards the work of state elections offices and their collective goal of
engaging voters in the presidential nominating process, its also important to note that it does not provide
much information on party-driven processes, such as delegate selection and allocation plans. For those
details, we encourage you to seek out additional sources with direct ties to national and state party offices.
As states struggle to find ways to be relevant in choosing each partys presidential nominee, Secretaries of
State continue to support a more logical, more inclusive alternative to the current process: the NASS
Rotating Regional Presidential Primaries Plan. Although this plan hasnt gained much traction for 2012, we
hope you will take a look at see why its adoption could bring about dramatic improvements for voters and
candidates alike.
Above all, my colleagues and I wish to ensure that next years primary voters will have a positive election
experience fueled at least in part by the helpful information provided by this guide.
Hon. Beth Chapman
Alabama Secretary of State
2011-2012 NASS President
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TableofContents
Introduction by the President of NASS .......................................................... 2
Whats New for 2012 ..................................................................................... 4
FAQ on the Primaries .................................................................................... 6
State by State Snapshots .............................................................................. 9
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WhatsNewfor2012
State legislators spent much of the past year fine-tuning their laws in preparation for 2012. According to
the National Conference of State Legislatures, there were 21 presidential primary-related bills enacted in
17 states in 2011. Much of the wrangling over these bills had to do with shifting primary dates to comply
with party rules, which required most states to push their dates back to March or later. While states such
as Florida and Michigan moved their dates ahead, the new party rulescoupled with state funding issues
seemed to diminish the overall appeal of early primaries. Compared to 2008, when 37 states plus the
District of Columbia held their presidential nominating contests by the end of February, only 11 states are
slated to do so this time around. A full calendar of 2012 presidential primary and caucus dates is available
online at www.nass.org.
Overall, the number of presidential preference primaries has not shifted much from the last cycle. In total,
38 states, plus DC and Puerto Rico, are holding presidential primaries in 2012.1 The first votes will be cast
during the Iowa Caucuses on January 3, followed shortly thereafter with New Hampshires First in the
Nation presidential primary on January 10. If there is a Super Tuesday for the coming cycle, it is
Tuesday, March 6, when a dozen states will be holding primaries or caucuses.
The last votes for
presidential candidate selections will be cast during the summer, when Utah holds its June 26 primary.
With many states facing serious budget shortfalls and cutbacks, presidential primary funding and
consolidation issues have taken on great importance for the 2012 cycle. At least five states (Alabama,
Arkansas, California, New Jersey and Utah), as well as the District of Columbia, have moved their
presidential primary date to coincide with regular state primary elections at considerable cost savings (see
state snapshots for details).2 One state, Washington, canceled its 2012 primary outright to save roughly
$10 million. Meanwhile, the Kansas legislature opted not to fund a presidential primary for the 2012 cycle.3
ThisnumberdoesnotincludeIdaho,whichtechnicallystillhasaprimaryonthecalendarfor2012.However,theSecretaryof
States office is urging the legislature to pass legislation that would cancel the contest when it reconvenes in January 2012.
This attempt at costsavings and greater efficiency is not only true of combined primary contests. Montana Republicans
cancelled their 2012 caucus in favor of using the states presidential primary to select their delegates to the conventions.
AninterestingplanhasalsotakenshapeinSouthCarolina,wherethegovernorvetoedabillwithfundingforthestatesfirstin
the South primary. As a result, some counties are concerned that they will not be fully reimbursed by the South Carolina
RepublicanPartyfortheirelectioncosts,andtheyhavesoughthelpfromthecourtstoresolvethismatter.
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The consolidation of presidential and general primary elections may be a contributing factor to an overall
shift away from regional groupings for presidential primaries. There will be no coordinated Potomac
Primary for Maryland, Virginia and District of Columbia voters this time around, nor will there be a Frozen
Tuesday for Minnesota and Wisconsin voters. Western states such as Utah, which has codified its
support for a regional presidential primary effort and had leaders who have tried to coordinate one in the
past, did not pursue such a plan for 2012. Only the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Island and New York will be holding a regional presidential primary for the coming cycle, on April 24, 2012.
Another more subtle, but increasingly important, issue that has emerged in the lead-up to 2012 is the
process by which state primary dates are set. Based at least in part on the gridlock and other challenges
that some state legislatures have faced in setting their presidential primary dates, some states have
sought greater flexibility in how these dates are established.
This year, Georgia followed New
Hampshires lead and gave the Secretary of State the authority to set the date of the states presidential
primary. Meanwhile, Florida established a committee structure for setting its presidential primary date,
including the Secretary of State as a non-voting member. Other states made more subtle procedural
changes to increase their relevance to the nominations process, including Kansas, which passed a new
law in 2011 that calls for the Secretary of State to certify a common date on which at least five other states
will hold a presidential primary election in 2016, if possible.4
With so many complex variations to presidential primary and caucus dates and processes, communicating
relevant information is much more difficult than for other elections. A large part of election outreach work
for 2012 is aimed at making sure that the public understands dates, deadlines and basic voting rules,
particularly if there have been changes since the last election cycle.
Although the nuts and bolts
administration of a presidential preference primary is largely a function of city or county government, state
election offices are committed to helping local election officials prepare for Election Day, and they offer
many resources to assist voters. To highlight these efforts, this guide provides state-by-state snapshots of
2012 presidential preference primaries. Readers will note that this guide does not include the states that
are holding presidential nominating caucuses, since these contests are run and governed by political
parties. To learn more about a political party caucus in your state, it is recommended that you contact your
local political party office.
The new legislation in Kansas calls for the next presidential primary election to be held in 2016, requiring the
Secretary of State to certify a common date on which at least five other states will hold a presidential primary
electionbynolaterthanNovember1,2015.Ifnosuchcommondateexists,theSecretarymustcertifyadatethat
isonorbeforethefirstTuesdayinApril.(2011Kan.Sess.Laws5;Kan.Stat.Ann.254501(b)).
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FAQonthePresidentialPrimaries
Most Secretaries of State serve as chief state election officials, overseeing the administration of elections
and the certification of voting results. However, state and local governments may not play a role in
presidential nominating contests, particularly in states where the parties are holding caucuses. While this
FAQ focuses on the most common questions that state election offices can help to answer regarding
presidential preference primaries, some questions are best directed to the political parties, which are
responsible for establishing the rules by which their nominees are selected. Specific questions on voting
are often best answered by your local elections office. NASS provides a state voting information and local
election official contact information on its non-partisan voter assistance website, www.CanIVote.org.
Q: What is a primary election?

A: A primary is an election that is held to nominate political party candidates for the general election. To
secure their partys nomination for the Presidency of the United States, the candidates must compete in a
series of state presidential primary and caucus contests which help them win delegates at their partys
national convention. The candidates with the most delegates win their respective partys nomination and
compete in the general election that is scheduled for Tuesday, November 6, 2012.
Q: Why does my state hold a presidential primary, while other states hold party caucuses?
A: Each state has its own system of nominating presidential candidates based on its political party rules
and traditions, as well as its elections history and culture. Although most states hold either a presidential
primary or party caucuses (or the major political parties choose one format or the other for delegate
selection and allocation purposes), there are a few states with a mixed system, where delegates are
allocated through both a presidential primary and party caucus events. If you have questions about your
states presidential primary or party caucuses, contact your local election office for assistance.
Q: Am I eligible to vote in the upcoming presidential primary/caucus?

A: In order to vote in a presidential primary or caucus in your state, you must be an eligible voter.
Typically, you must meet the following requirements: 1) You are a U.S. citizen, 2) you are a resident of the
state where you are voting, and 3) you will be at least 18 years old at the time of the next election. Unless
you live in North Dakota, you will also need to be registered to vote (keeping in mind that some states offer
Election Day registration).
In many states, your political party preference that is part of your voter
registration record will also be a determining factor in whether or not you are eligible to participate in a
primary election. In some states, you cannot vote if you are not registered with the political party affiliated
with the primary. Since presidential primaries are governed according to state election laws and political
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party rules/determinations, it is important to know about any specific laws or guidelines that apply where
you live. If you plan to vote in person, it is also helpful to be familiar with your designated polling place
location, which can often be found or confirmed online.
Q: Can I vote for a candidate from a different party?

A:
It depends on where you live. In some states, only voters who are registered members of the same
political party as the candidate they wish to vote for may take part in the primary (often referred to as a
"closed primary").
In other states, all registered voters can vote in a primary election, regardless of
political party affiliation (often called an "open primary"). The best course of action is to inquire with the
authorities in charge of the presidential selection contest in which you wish to vote.
NOTE: The state-by-state snapshots in this guide contain descriptions of presidential preference primary
contests based upon the following general definitions:
Closed contests: States where only registered voters in the party can participate.
Semi-Open/Semi-Closed contests: Generally, states where independents and/or

unenrolled/undeclared voters are allowed to vote in party primaries. Some states require
independents or un-enrolled voters to affiliate with a party at the polls prior to casting a ballot in
that primary.
Open contests: All voters are free to participate in the primary or caucus of their choice.
There are, of course, exceptions and additional complexities to these definitions. Please contact your
state or local elections office with questions related to the presidential primary process in your state.
Q: How do I register for the presidential primary in my state? What is the deadline?
A: Registering to vote is easier and more convenient than ever before, with some states now offering this
service online. If you have questions about your voter registration status, or if you need to find the
registration deadline, you may contact your county or city elections office, or check your status online at
the state elections website. Some states allow same-day voter registration on or before Election Day, while
others require advance registration by a certain date. If you need help with registering to vote, contact
your local elections office.
Q: If I have recently moved, how do I update my voter registration?

A: Updating your voter registration information is easier than ever before thanks to state election websites,
which can allow you to verify and update your information online.
If you have questions about your voter
registration status, or if you need to find the registration deadline, contact your local elections office or
check your status online at the state elections website. Do this well in advance of the election, if possible.
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Q: How do I find my polling place?

A: In most states, you can use the state elections website to find your polling place and get directions to
the voting site. However, keep in mind that caucus precincts are set by the political parties and may differ
from where you normally vote. Contact your local elections office for additional assistance.
Q: Can I vote by absentee ballot in the presidential primary?

A: If you can't make it to the polls on Election Day, you may be qualified to vote absentee in the primary.
Absentee voting is conducted by mail, and sometimes in person, before Election Day. Contact your local
election officials to request an absentee ballot application and learn more about the rules of eligibility.
Some states allow voters to vote early, even if they are able to make it to the polls on Election Day. This
practice is often referred to as early voting, or no-excuse absentee voting. There is typically no form of
absentee voting for caucuses, as you must be present to participate.
Q: Why do all the presidential primary dates keep changing?

A: The major political parties determine the rules regarding presidential primaries, setting both the general
timeframe for these contests and determining which states will get to vote earlier than others. Iowa
traditionally holds the first caucus, while New Hampshire has established its place as the first in the nation
primary. In recent presidential election cycles, the trend has been towards frontloading, where the states
have moved towards the front of the calendar to maximize their influence on the nominations process. For
2012, new rules have prompted most states to shift to later dates. You can find a full list of presidential
primary and caucus dates online at www.nass.org.
Q: Isnt there any better, less confusing way to conduct the process of selecting candidates for
President of the United States?
A: Yes. Candidates, voters, political party members and election officials are increasingly frustrated with
and confused by the complex and seemingly arbitrary process by which the candidates for President of the
United States are selected every four years. Since 1999, Secretaries of State have advocated for a NASS
Rotating, Regional Presidential Primary Plan that offers a more logical, orderly and neutral presidential
nominating process that gives every state and its voters a reasonable opportunity to play a role in the
selection of the nominees with results that are representative of all regions of the country. Details are
available online at www.nass.org.
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Alabama
PresidentialPrimaryDate:
VoterRegistrationDeadline:
PollingPlaceHours:
March13,2012
March2,2012
7:00AM7:00PM
OfficialStateHoliday:
VoterHotline:
VotingAssistanceWebsite:
SeparateStatePrimaryDate:
No
1800247VOTE(8683)
www.AlabamaVotes.gov
No,thepresidentialprimaryandthegeneralprimaryareheldonthesameday.
ABOUTTHEALABAMAPRIMARY
This is an open contest run in conjunction with the general primary. Voters who participate in this
presidential primary election will also be able to select candidates for other federal, state and local
offices.
EARLYVOTING/INPERSONABSENTEEANDBYMAILABSENTEEVOTINGINFORMATION
Absentee Vote: Absentee eligibility must be verified. Application must be completed and returned no
laterthanthefifthcalendardaypriortotheelection(March6,2012).InPerson:Completedballotmust
bereturnedby5:OOPMonMarch12,2012.ByMail:Completedballotmustbepostmarkednolater
thanMarch12andreceivednolaterthannoononMarch13,2012.
WHOADMINISTERSTHISELECTION
Alabamacounties(AlabamaCode1713100d)
HOWISITFUNDED
The State of Alabama is required to reimburse counties for the cost of holding and conducting the
presidentialprimaryelections(AlabamaCode1713100d).
HOWISTHEDATESET
New legislation in 2011 sets the date of the presidential primary election as the second Tuesday in
March (see 2011 Ala. Acts 2011566; Alabama Code 1713100a), combining the dates of both the
presidentialprimaryandstateprimaryforanestimatedcostsavingsofroughly$4million.
PRIMARYELECTIONRESULTS
Liveelectionresultspostedonlineat:
http://www.sos.alabama.gov/elections/electionresults.aspx
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10
Arizona
PresidentialPreferenceDate:
PollingPlaceHours:
February28,2012
January30,2012
6:00AM7:00PM
No
VoterHotline:
1877THEVOTE
www.azsos.gov/election
August28,2012
ABOUTTHEARIZONAPRIMARY
Thisis a closedelectionrun separately from the state primary election. The public meeting to draw the
ballotorderforthePresidentialPreferenceElectionwillbeheldonJanuary10at10:00AMattheArizona
SecretaryofStatesoffice.TheofficewillholdtheofficialstatewidecanvassofthePresidentialPreference
Electionat1:30PMonMonday,March12,2012.
INPERSONABSENTEE/EARLYVOTINGINFORMATION
EarlyVote:BeginsFebruary2,2012.Getmoreinformationhere:
http://www.azsos.gov/election/2012/info/importantdates.htm
AbsenteeVote:Arizonahasnofaultearlyvoting.Earlyballotapplicationsmustbereceivedby5:00PM
onFebruary17,2012.Earlyballotapplicationscanberequestedupto93daysbeforetheprimary.
Completedballotmustbereceivedby7:00PMonElectionDay.
The Secretary of States office is the filing office for this statewide election. Arizona
countiesadministertheelection.(Ariz.Rev.Stat.16241(D))
HOWISITFUNDED
The Secretary of States office must include funding for the presidential primary election in its budget
request. Counties are reimbursed for the cost of administering the election at a rate of $1.25 per active,
registeredvoter(Ariz.Rev.Stat.16250).
HOWISTHEDATESET
StatelawsetsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryelectionasthefourthTuesdayofFebruary.However,
thelawauthorizestheGovernorofArizonatochangethedatebyissuingaproclamation(Ariz.Rev.Stat.
16241(A)).
PRESIDENTIALPREFERENCEELECTIONRESULTS
Electionresultswillbepostedonlineat:www.azsos.gov/election.
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11
Arkansas
PollingPlaceHours:
May22,2012
April23,2012
7:30AM7:30PM
No
VoterHotline:
18002473312
www.votenaturally.org
No,thepresidentialprimaryandthepreferentialprimaryareheldonthesame
date.
ABOUTTHEARKANSASPRIMARY
Thisisanopenprimarycontestruninconjunctionwiththegeneralprimary.Voterswhotakepartinthe
presidentialprimarywillalsobeabletoselectcandidatesforotherfederal,stateandlocaloffices.
Votersmayalsoutilizetheirsmartphonetochecktheirregistration,pollingplacelocationandmore
usingtheArkansasVoterViewMobileApp:https://www.ark.org/sos_voterview_m/m.aspx.
ABSENTEE/EARLYVOTINGINFORMATION
EarlyVoting:May7May21,2012
AbsenteeVote:Checklocalcountyclerkofficeforapplication.InPerson:Ballotmustbe
returnedbyregularcloseofbusinessonMay21,2012.ThirdParty/ByMailVote:Ballotmustbe
returnedby7:30PMonMay22,2012.NOTE:UOCAVAvotershaveuntil5:00PMonJune1,
2012,tosubmittheircompletedballot.
Arkansascounties(Ark.CodeAnn.77201(b)(1)
HOWISITFUNDED
TheStateofArkansasisrequiredtoappropriatemoneytotheStateBoardofElectionCommissionersfor
thecostofadministeringthepresidentialprimaryelection(Ark.CodeAnn.77201(a)).
HOWISTHEDATESET
Statelawsetsthedateofthepreferentialprimaryelectionasthreeweeksbeforethegeneral
primaryelection,whichtakesplaceonthesecondTuesdayinJune(Ark.CodeAnn.77203(a)&
(b)).A2009lawcombinedthedatesofthepresidentialandthepreferentialprimaryelectionsfor
anestimatedcostsavingsof$1.7million.
Electionresultsavailableonlineat:http://www.votenaturally.org/electionresults/index.php.
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California
PollingPlaceHours:
June5,2012
May21,2012
7:00AM8:00PM
No
VoterHotline:
VoterAssistanceWebsite:
1800345VOTE(8683)
http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_vr.htm
No,thepresidentialprimary& thestatewide primaryareheldonthesamedate.
ABOUTTHECALIFORNIAPRIMARY
QualifiedpoliticalpartiesinCaliforniamayholdpresidentialprimariesinoneoftwoways:
Closedpresidentialprimary,inwhichonlyvotersindicatingapreferenceforthepartymayvote
forthatpartyspresidentialnominee.
Modifiedclosedprimary,inwhichthepartyalsoallowsvoterswhodidnotstateaparty
preferencetovoteforthatpartyspresidentialnominee.
Thestatewideprimaryisanopenprimaryforfederalandstateoffices.Allcandidatesarelistedonone
ballotandonlythetoptwovotegettersintheprimaryelectionregardlessofpartypreferencemove
on to the general election. This Top Two Candidates Open Primary law does not apply to candidates
runningforU.S.Presidentorlocaloffice.
EarlyVote:May7,2012June5,2012
AbsenteeVote:Anyregisteredvoterapplicable.ByMail:Votebymailapplicationdeadlineis
May29,2012.Ballotmustbereceivedbycountyelectionsofficialsby8:00PMonJune5,2012.
Californiacounties(seeCaliforniaElectionsCodeAnn.6220,6420)
HOWISITFUNDED
Countiescoverthecostofadministeringtheelection(CaliforniaElectionsCodeAnn.13001).
HOWISTHEDATESET
AnewlawsetsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryelectionasthefirstTuesdayafterthefirstMondayin
June. (See Chapter 138, Statutes of 2011) This law moved the date of the presidential primary to
coincidewiththestatewideprimary,foranestimatedcostsavingsof$100million.
Liveelectionresults postedonlineat: http://vote.sos.ca.gov/.
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Connecticut
PollingPlaceHours:
VoterHotline:
April24,2012
April23,2012(By12:00PM)
6:00AM 8:00PM
No
18667332463
www.sots.ct.gov
August14,2012
ABOUTTHECONNECTICUTPRIMARY
ThisisaclosedcontestforbothDemocraticandRepublicanvoters.Connecticutwillbepartofaregional
primary,asvotersinNewYork,Pennsylvania,RhodeIslandandDelawarewillalsobeheadingtothepolls
thatday.Thecompletecalendarfortheprimarycanbefoundonlineatwww.sots.ct.gov
ConnecticutvoterscanregisteruptoonedaybeforetheConnecticutPresidentialPreferencePrimaryin
order to cast ballot their on April 24, 2012. In addition, unaffiliated voters will have until that same
deadline April 23, 2012 to enroll in a major party in order to cast a ballot the following day.
AbsenteeVote:Absenteeeligibilitymustbeverified.BallotmaybeobtainedfromanyTownClerksoffice
http://www.sots.ct.gov/sots/lib/sots/electionservices/lists/rov_phone_list.pdf.
Connecticuttowns(seeConn.Gen.Stat.9476).
HOWISITFUNDED
Connecticuttowns(seeConn.Gen.Stat.9464).
HOWISTHEDATESET
Anewlawin2011setsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryelectionasthelastTuesday
inApril(see2011Conn.Pub.Act11143;Conn.Gen.Stat.9464).
Electionresultspostedonlineat:
www.sots.ct.gov/sots/cwp/view.asp?a=3179&q=392194&SOTSNav_GID=1846
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Delaware
April24,2012
March31,2012
PollingPlaceHours:
7:00AM8:00PM
No
VoterHotline:
3027394377
www.elections.delaware.gov
September11,2012
ABOUTTHEDELAWAREPRIMARY
This is a closed contest. Voters may also find polling place information and election results using their
smartphoneandthismobileapp:http://mobile.delaware.gov/.Votersmayregisteronlineatthislink:
https://registertovote.elections.delaware.gov/voterreg/TermsAgreement.
AbsenteeVote:Absenteeeligibilitymustbeverified.Absenteedeadlinesarethesamestatewide,however,
eachcountyofficehasdifferentadditionalhours.Contactyourlocalelectionsofficeforinformationand
assistance.Requestanabsenteeballotbyemail:http://elections.delaware.gov/locations.shtml.
Delawarecountyofficesruntheelection.However,allofficialsarestateemployeeswhorepresentthe
DelawareDepartmentofElectionforeachcounty.(Del.CodeAnn.tit.153182)
HOWISITFUNDED
ThecostoftheelectionispaidforbytheStateofDelaware(Del.CodeAnn.tit.153111).
HOWISTHEDATESET
Anewlawadoptedin2011setsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryasthefourthTuesdayinApril
(Del.CodeAnn.tit.153181).
http://elections.delaware.gov/results/html/unofresl.shtml.
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DistrictofColumbia
PollingPlaceHours:
OfficialDistrictHoliday:
VoterHotline:
SeparateDCPrimaryDate:
April3,2012
ElectionDayRegistrationAvailable
7:00AM 8:00PM
No
1866DCVOTES(3286837)
www.dcboee.org
No,thepresidentialprimaryandtheprimaryforDistrictofficesareheldon thesame
date.
ABOUTTHEDCPRESIDENTIALPRIMARY
Thisisaclosedprimary.Votersmustberegisteredwithapoliticalpartytohavetheirballotcounted
inthatpartysprimaryelection.
EarlyVote:March19March31,2012(Open8:30AM7:00PMMondaytoSaturday/Closed
Sunday).Visitwww.dcboee.orgforlocationinformation.
AbsenteeVote:LastdayforBoardtoreceiveandprocessmailedorelectronicallyreceivedrequests
forabsenteeballotsandabsenteefederalballotsisMarch27,2012.Lastdayforreceiptofabsentee
ballotspostmarkednolaterthanElectionDayisApril13,2012.
TheDistrictofColumbiaBoardofElections(DCST11001.05(b)(1))
HOWISITFUNDED
ThecostofthiselectionispaidforbytheDistrictofColumbiaCityGovernment(DCST11001.13).
HOWISTHEDATESET
Anewlawin2011movedthedatesoftheboththepresidentialprimaryandthegeneralprimaryto
combinethemintothesamedate,thefirstTuesdayinApril.(DCST11001.05(b)(1)).Noestimated
costsavingsfigureisavailable.
Electionresultsavailableonlineat:http://www.dcboee.org.
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Florida
PollingPlaceHours:
VoterHotline:
January31,2012
January3,2012
7:00AM 7:00PM (ESTandCSTTimeZones)
No
18663086739 (EnglishandSpanishavailable)
TollfreenumberforTTYis18009558771
www.election.dos.state.fl.us
August14,2012
ABOUTTHEFLORIDAPRIMARY
Thisisaclosedprimary.
EarlyVotingPeriod(62Countiesotherthanpreclearancecounties):January21January28,2012
PreclearanceEarlyVotingPeriod(Collier,Hardee,Hendry,Hillsborough,andMonroeCountiesonly):
January16January29,2012
NOTE:Preclearancecounties:Collier,Hardee,Hendry,Hillsborough,andMonroeCountiesaregovernedbytheprovisionsof
Section101.657,FloridaStatutes(2010).InaccordancewithSection5oftheVotingRightsAct,thesecountieswillcontinueto
administerthe2010statuteuntiltherecentlyenactedchangeshavebeengrantedpreclearance.
AbsenteeVote:Requestmailballotbynolaterthan5:00PMonJanuary23,2012.Otherwise,voters
mayobtainanabsenteeballotupuntil/onElectionDay.Returncompletedballotby7:00PMon
ElectionDay.
Floridacounties(Fla.Stat.102.012)
HOWISITFUNDED
TheStateofFloridafundstheelection(Fla.Stat.100.011).
HOWISTHEDATESET
Anewlawpassedin2011establishesaDateSelectionCommitteethatisresponsibleforselectinga
presidentialprimarydatethatisnoearlierthanthefirstTuesdayinJanuary,andnolaterthanthefirst
TuesdayinMarch(Fla.Stat.103.101).
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Electionresultsareavailableonlineat:http://enight.dos.state.fl.us/.
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Georgia
PollingPlaceHours:
March6,2012
February6,2012
7:00AM7:00PM
No
VoterHotline:
4046562871
www.sos.ga.gov/mvp
July31,2012
ABOUTTHEGEORGIAPRIMARY
Thisisanopencontest.Findouthowtocontactyourlocationelectionofficeatthislink:
http://sos.ga.gov/elections/contact_information.htm.
ABSENTEE/ADVANCEINPERSONVOTINGINFORMATION
AdvanceVoting:ByMail:BallotsmustbemailedbyJanuary21,2012.InPerson:Voting
beginsFebruary13,2012.
MandatoryAdvanceInPersonSaturdayVote:February25,2012.
Georgiacounties(Ga.CodeAnn.212200)
HOWISITFUNDED
Thecostoftheelectionispaidforbythecounties(Ga.CodeAnn.212156).
HOWISTHEDATESET
Georgiaallowslocaljurisdictionstouseelectronicpollbooks.Newlegislationin2011authorizesthe
SecretaryofStatetosetthedateofthepresidentialprimary.TheSecretaryofStatemustsetthedate
st
nolaterthanDecember1 oftheyearprecedingtheelection,andtheselecteddatemustbenolater
thanthesecondTuesdayinJune(Ga.CodeAnn.212191).
JANUARY 2012
Electionresultspostedonlineat:www.sos.ga.gov.
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Illinois
March20,2012
PollingPlaceHours:
February21,2012
(DatemayvaryinChicagoandCookCounties)
**Illinoisalsoallowsagraceperiodbetweenregistrationandvoting
fromFebruary22March13.Duringthattime,voterscanregistertovoteor
updatetheirregistrationinformation.
6:00AM 7:00PM
No
VoterHotline:
18665131121
www.elections.il.gov
SeparateStatePrimaryDate: No,thepresidentialprimaryandthegeneralprimaryareheldonthesamedate.
ABOUTTHEILLINOISPRIMARY
Thisisanopencontestheldinconjunctionwiththegeneralprimary.Voterswhoparticipateinthe
presidentialprimarywillbeabletoselectothercandidatesforfederal,stateandlocaloffice.
EarlyVote:Inperson,noexcuseearlyvotingavailablefromFebruary27March15,2012
AbsenteeVote:Bymail:FirstdaytoapplyforabsenteeballotisFebruary9,2012.
Illinoiscounties(10Ill.Comp.Stat.5/1730)
HOWISITFUNDED
Countiespayforthecostsofholdingtheelection(10Ill.Comp.Stat.5/76).
HOWISTHEDATESET
StatelawsetsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryelectionasthethirdTuesdayinMarch(10Ill.Comp.
Stat.5/2A1.1).
http://www.elections.il.gov/electioninformation/electionresults.aspx.
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19
Indiana
PollingPlaceHours:
May8,2012
April9,2012VoterregistrationopensDecember1,2011
6:00AM6:00PM(EST&CSTTimeZones)
Yes
VoterHotline:
SeparateStatePrimary:
1866IN1VOTE(18664618683)
www.indianavoters.com
No,thepresidentialprimary&thegeneralprimaryareheldonthesamedate.
ABOUTTHEINDIANAPRIMARY
Thisisanopencontestruninconjunctionwiththegeneralprimary.Voterswhoparticipate
inthepresidentialprimarywillbeabletoselectothercandidatesforfederal,stateandlocal
office.
EarlyVote:BeginsApril9,2012
AbsenteeVote:AllregisteredvoterseligibleforinpersonabsenteestartingApril9,2012.
Bymail:Eligibilityverificationrequired.
Indianacounties(Ind.Code310)
HOWISITFUNDED
Countiespayforthecostsofholdingtheelection(Ind.Code3531).
HOWISTHEDATESET
StatelawsetsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryasthefirstTuesdayafterthefirstMondayin
May.(Ind.Code31013).
Officialelectionresultspostedonlineat:http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/2400.htm.
TheIndianaSecretaryofStatesofficealsooffersanelectiontrackerfeatureat:
https://myweb.in.gov/SOS/IndianaElectionResults/.
JANUARY 2012
20
Kentucky
PollingPlaceHours:
May22,2012
April23,2012
6:00AM 6:00PM (EST&CSTTimeZones)
VoterHotline:
No
5025737100/18002461399
www.elect.ky.gov
No,thepresidentialprimaryandthegeneralprimaryareheldonthesamedate.
ABOUTTHEKENTUCKYPRIMARY
Thisisaclosedcontestruninconjunctionwiththegeneralprimary.Voterswhoparticipatewillbe
abletoselectothercandidatesforfederal,stateandlocaloffice.
Absentee Vote: Absentee eligibilitymust be verified. Application must be received 7 days

prior(May15,2012).Completedballotmustbereturnedby6:00PMonElectionDay.
Kentuckycounties(Ky.Rev.Stat.Ann.117.345;118.561)
HOWISITFUNDED
Thecostoftheelectionispaidforbycounties.Aftertheelection,thestatemustreimburseeach
countyaspecifiedamount,asstipulatedinthecurrentenactedCommonwealthBienniumBudget
(Ky.Rev.Stat.Ann.117.345;118.561).
HOWISTHEDATESET
StatelawsetsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryelectionasthefirstTuesdayafterthethirdMonday
inMay(Ky.Rev.Stat.Ann.118.561).
Electionresultsavailableonlineat:www.elect.ky.gov.
ThestatewillalsobeofferingamobileversionofitsElectionNightReportingsitethatwillbe
availableforsmartphonesin2012.
JANUARY 2012
21
Louisiana
March24,2012
PollingPlaceHours:
VoterHotline:
ElectionFraudHotline:
February22,2012
6:00AMto8:00PM
No
18008832805
8007225305
www.geauxvote.com
No,thepresidentialpreferenceprimaryandthegeneralprimaryareheldon
thesamedate.
ABOUTTHELOUISIANAPRESIDENTIALPREFERENCEPRIMARY
Thisisaclosedcontestruninconjunctionwiththegeneralprimary.Voterswhotakepartinthe
presidentialprimarywillbeabletoselectothercandidatesforlocal,stateandfederaloffice.Launched
in2011,theLouisianaSecretaryofStatesofficenowoffersaGeauxVoteMobileAppforsmartphones
availableat:https://geauxvotemobile.sos.la.gov/MobileLanding.aspx.
EarlyVote:Inperson,noexcuseearlyvotingfromMarch1017,2012(8:30AMto6:00PM).
AbsenteeVote:Absenteeeligibilitymustbeverified.Deadlinetorequestabsenteeballotis4:30PM
onMarch20,2012.Bymail:Completedandreturnedby4:30PMonMarch23,2012.
Louisianaparishes(La.Stat.Ann.1280.23).
HOWISITFUNDED
LouisianaPresidentialPreferencePrimaryelectionexpensesincurredbyparishesarepaidforbythe
statethroughfundsappropriatedtotheSecretaryofState(La.Stat.Ann.1400.5),exceptwhena
localgoverningauthorityschedulesanelectiononthedateofthePresidentialPreferencePrimary,
thenthelocalgoverningauthorityshallpayallcostsandexpensesincurredforsuchelections.
HOWISTHEDATESET
Anewlawpassedin2011setsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryelectionasthethird
SaturdayafterthefirstTuesdayinMarch(La.Stat.Ann.1280.21(A))
Electionresultspostedonlineat:http://www.sos.la.gov/tabid/153/Default.aspx
VoterinformationforsmartphonesalsoavailableviaGeauxVoteMobileApp:
https://geauxvotemobile.sos.la.gov/MobileLanding.aspx.
JANUARY 2012
22
Maryland
PollingPlaceHours:
VoterHotline:
April3,2012
March13,2012
7:00AMto8:00PM
No
1800222VOTE(8683)
www.elections.state.md.us
ABOUTTHEMARYLANDPRIMARY
Thisisaclosedcontestheldinconjunctionwiththegeneralprimary.Voterswhoparticipatein
thepresidentialprimarywillbeabletoselectothercandidatesforfederal,stateandlocaloffice.
EarlyVote:March24March29,2012(Openregularlyfrom10:00AMto8:00PM,and
Sundaysfrom12:00PMto6:00PM)
AbsenteeVote:Availabletoanyregisteredvoter.InPerson/Mail:Ballotrequestdeadline
is8:00PMonMarch27,2012;Fax/Email:Ballotrequestdeadlineis11:59PMonMarch27,
2012.Completedballotmustbereturnedinpersonby8:00PMonApril3,2012.ByMail:
CompletedballotmustbemailedonorbeforeApril3,2012,andreceivedby10:00AMon
April13,2012.
Marylandcounties(Md.Ann.Code,Elec.Law,8101)
HOWISITFUNDED
Countiescovertheexpensesincurredinadministeringtheelection(Md.Ann.Code,Elec.
Law,2203).
HOWISTHEDATESET
Anewlawin2011setthedateofthepresidentialprimaryelectionasthefirstTuesdayin
April(Md.Ann.Code,Elec.Law,8201).
Electionresultsavailableonlineat:
http://www.elections.state.md.us/elections/2012/index.html.
For the 2012 elections, SBE will receive automatic updates from the local election officials
every15minutesandwillimmediatelyposttoSBEswebsitetheupdatedresults.Formedia
feeds,pleasecontactSBE.
JANUARY 2012
23
Massachusetts
PollingPlaceHours:
VoterHotline:
SeparateStatePrimaryDate;
March6,2012
February15,2012
7:00AM8:00 PM
No
18004628683
www.wheredoivotema.com
September6,2012(Maybesubjecttochange)
ABOUTTHEMASSACHUSETTSPRIMARY
Thisisasemiopencontest.
AbsenteeVote:Informationandinstructionsavailableonlineat:http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/.
Massachusettscitiesandtowns(Mass.Gen.Lawsch.53,64)
HOWISITFUNDED
PresidentialprimaryexpensesaresharedbetweentheStateofMassachusettsandcities/towns.
HOWISTHEDATESET
StatelawsetsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryelectionasthefirstTuesdayinMarch(Mass.
Gen.Lawsch.53,28).
Electionresultsavailableonlineat:http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/.
JANUARY 2012
24
Michigan
PollingPlaceHours:
VoterHotline:
February28,2012
January30,2012
7:00AM8:00PM(EST&CSTTimeZones)
No
18002925973
www.michigan.gov/sos/
August7,2012
ABOUTTHEMICHIGANPRIMARY
Thisisaclosedcontest.Newfor2012:Thecandidatesforeachpartywillbeprintedonseparate
ballotsandvoterswillselectwhichpartyballottheyarechoosing.
AbsenteeVote:Ballotrequestmustbemadeby2:00PMonSaturday,February25,2012.
Ballotmustbereturnedby8:00PMonElectionDay(February28,2012).
Counties,cities,andtownships(Mich.Comp.Laws624g)
HOWISITFUNDED
TheStateofMichiganmustreimburseeachcounty,city,andtownshipforthecostofthepresidential
primaryelection(Mich.Comp.Laws624g).
HOWISTHEDATESET
Anewlawin2011setsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryelectionasthefourthTuesdayinFebruary
(Mich.Comp.Laws613a).
Electionresultspostedonlineat:http://michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,71271633,00.html.
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25
Mississippi
PollingPlaceHours:
VoterHotline:
March13,2012
February12,2012
7:00AM 7:00 PM
No
18008296786
www.sos.ms.gov/elections_voter_info_center.aspx
No,thepresidentialprimary andthegeneralprimaryareheldonthesamedate.
ABOUTTHEMISSISSIPPIPRIMARY
Thisisanopencontestheldinconjunctionwiththegeneralprimary.Voterswhoparticipateinthe
presidentialprimarywillbeabletoselectotherfederal,stateandlocalcandidatesforoffice.
AbsenteeVote:Absenteeeligibilitymustbeverified.Inperson:Mayvoteabsenteein
personuntilnoononMarch10,2012.Bymail:Mustbecompletedandreturnedby5:00PM
onMarch12,2012.
Mississippicounties(Miss.Code.Ann.23151087)
HOWISITFUNDED
Electionexpensesarepaidbythecountyboardofsupervisors(Miss.Code.Ann.2315
1097;2315301).
HOWISTHEDATESET
StatelawsetsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryelectionasthesecondTuesdayinMarch(Miss.
Code.Ann.23151081).
Electionresultsavailableonlineat:http://www.sos.ms.gov/elections4.aspx.
JANUARY 2012
26
Missouri
February7,2012
January11,2012
PollingPlaceHours:
6:00AM 7:00 PM
No
VoterHotline:
18006698683
www.sos.mo.gov/elections
August7,2012
ABOUTTHEMISSOURIPRIMARY
Thisisanopencontest.TheRepublicanPartywillholdapresidentialcaucusbeginningonMarch
17,2012.
Absentee Vote: Starting six weeks prior to election on December 27, 2011. In person:
Votingavailableuntil5:00PMonFebruary6,2012.Bymail:Ballotmustbereceivedbyan
electionauthorityatorbeforethetimefixedbylawfortheclosingofthepollsonElection
Day(7:00PMonFebruary7,2012).
Missouricounties(Mo.Rev.Stat.115.770)
HOWISITFUNDED
ThecostsofthepresidentialprimaryelectionarepaidforbytheStateofMissouri(Mo.Rev.Stat.
115.785).The2012contestisestimatedtocostthestateabout$7million.
HOWISTHEDATESET
State law sets the date of the presidential primary as the first Tuesday after the first Monday in
February(Mo.Rev.Stat.115755).
Electionresultspostedonlineat:http://www.sos.mo.gov/enrweb/.
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27
Montana
June5,2012
PollingPlaceHours:
VoterHotline:
May5,2012(ElectionDayRegistrationavailable)
Opennoearlierthan7:00AMandclosenolaterthan8:00PM(hoursvary)
No
1888884VOTE(8683)
www.sos.mt.gov/elections/Vote
ABOUTTHEMONTANAPRIMARY
Thisprimarydoesnotfittheopen/closeddefinitions.Itisheldinconjunctionwiththegeneral
primary.Voterswhotakepartinthepresidentialprimarywillbeabletoselectcandidatesforother
federal,stateandlocaloffices.
Montanaisoneofthefewstatesinthenationwithlateregistration,whichpermitselectorswhomiss
regularregistrationtoregisterandvoteinpersonatthecountyelectionofficeupuntilandduring
ElectionDay(withtheexceptionofbetweennoonand5:00PMonthedaybeforeElectionDay).
EarlyVote:Inperson,noexcuseabsenteevotingrunsMay7June4,2012.
AbsenteeVote:Anyregisteredvoterapplicable.Applicationmayberequestedbynoonondaybefore
ElectionDay:June4,2012.
Montanacounties(Mont.Code.Ann.131301)
HOWISITFUNDED
Electioncostsarepaidforbythecounty(Mont.Code.Ann.131302).
HOWISTHEDATESET
StatelawsetsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryasthefirstTuesdayafterthefirstMondayinJune
(Mont.Code.Ann.131107;1310401).
Aselectionresultscomeintothestateoffice,theywillbepostedonthestatewebsiteat:
http://sos.mt.gov/elb.
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28
Nebraska
PollingPlaceHours:
VoterHotline:
May15,2012
rd
April27,2012(bymail/3 persondeliveryassistance)
May4,2012(inperson)
7:00AM7:00PM(MST)
8:00AM8:00PM(CST)
No
18887270007
www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov
ABOUTTHENEBRASKAPRIMARY
Thisisasemiopencontestruninconjunctionwiththegeneralprimary.Voterswhoregisterwitha
politicalpartyaffiliationwillreceiveaballotthatincludesstateandlocalcandidatesfortheirparty;
thosewhoregisterwithoutapoliticalpartyaffiliationwillbegivenanonpartisanprimaryballot.
Nonpartisansmaydesignateapartypreferenceattheprimaryelectionandreceiveapartisanballot
forSenateandHousecongressionalraces.
Early Vote: In person, noexcuse early voting runs April 10, 2012 May 14, 2012. Last day to
requestanearlyvotingballottobemailedisMay9,2012.ContactyourCountyClerkorElection
Commissionerfordetails.
TheNebraskaSecretaryofStatesofficehasadedicatedpageonitswebsiteforassistingstudent
voters: http://www.sos.state.ne.us/elec/studentvoters.html. They also have dedicated pages for
militaryandoverseasvoters.
Nebraskacounties(Neb.Rev.Stat.321201)
HOWISITFUNDED
Thecostoftheelectionispaidforbythecounty(Neb.Rev.Stat.321201).
HOWISTHEDATESET
State law sets the date of the presidential primary as the first Tuesday after the second Monday in
May(Neb.Rev.Stat.32401).
Electionresultsarepostedonlineat:www.electionresults.sos.ne.gov.
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NewHampshire
January10,2012
PollingPlaceHours:
ElectionDayRegistrationisAvailable
Open6:00AM11:00AM
Close7:00PM8:00PM
Hoursvarycontactlocalpollingplacefordetails
No
18668683703
6032713242
www.sos.nh.gov/electionsnew
September11,2012
VoterHotline:
ABOUTTHENEWHAMPSHIREPRIMARY
Thisisasemiopencontest.Lastdayforregisteredvoterstochangetheirpartyaffiliationprior
totheNewHampshirePresidentialPrimarywasOctober14,2011.
TheNewHampshireSecretaryofStatesofficeoffersinformationdedicatedtoassistingstudent
voters: http://www.sos.nh.gov/College%20Student%20Voting.pdf. There is also information
formilitaryandoverseasvoters.
N/ANewHampshireoffersElectionDayregistration
NewHampshiremunicipalities(N.H.Rev.Stat.Ann.656:29)
HOWISITFUNDED
Thestatepaysfortheexpenseoftheballotsusedintheelection(N.H.Rev.Stat.Ann.656:1).
HOWISTHEDATESET
NewHampshirelawstatesthatthepresidentialprimaryelectionshallbeheldonthesecond
TuesdayinMarchoronadateselectedbythesecretaryofstatewhichis7daysormore
immediatelyprecedingthedateonwhichanyotherstateshallholdasimilarelection,whichever
isearlier,ofeachyearwhenapresidentoftheUnitedStatesistobeelectedortheyear
previous.SaidprimaryshallbeheldinconnectionwiththeregularMarchtownmeetingor
electionor,ifheldonanyotherday,ataspecialelectioncalledbythesecretaryofstateforthat
purpose.ThepurposeofthissectionistoprotectthetraditionoftheNewHampshirefirstinthe
nationpresidentialprimary.(N.H.Rev.Stat.Ann.653:9)
Electionresultsarepostedonlineat:http://www.sos.nh.gov/.
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NewJersey
June5,2012
PollingPlaceHours:
VoterHotline:
May15,2012
6:00AM8:00PM
No
1877NJVOTER(6586837)
www.state.nj.us/state/elections
ABOUTTHENEWJERSEYPRIMARY
Thisisasemiopencontestheldinconjunctionwithotherelections.Voterswhotakepartinthe
presidentialpreferenceprimarywillalsobeabletoselectothercandidatesfor federalandlocal
office.
EarlyVote:VotebyMail
AbsenteeVote:NoexcusebymailvotingisavailablefromApril21June4,2012.Application
deadlinetoobtainamailinballotinpersonis3:00PMonJune4,2012.Bymail,applicationsmust
bereceived7dayspriortoElectionDay(May29,2012).
NewJerseycounties(N.J.Stat.Ann.19:2341)
HOWISITFUNDED
Theelectionisconductedattheexpenseofthestateandcounties(N.J.Stat.Ann.19:451).
Pursuant to P.L. 2001, Chapter 245, the State reimburses counties $125.00 for each poll
workerwhohasworkedafulldayandanyjanitorialcostsincurredduringthehoursof6:00
AM7:00AM.
HOWISTHEDATESET
New legislation in 2011 sets the date of the presidential primary as the Tuesday after the
first Monday in June (N.J. Stat. Ann. 19:21). This legislation moves the date of the
presidential primary to coincide with the state primary, for an estimated cost savings of
approximately$12million.
Electionresultspostedonlineat:www.njelections.org.
JANUARY 2012
31
NewMexico
June5,2012
PollingPlaceHours:
May8,2012
7:00AMto7:00PM
No
18004773632
VoterHotline:
www.voterview.state.nm.us
No,thepresidentialprimaryandthegeneralprimaryarethesamedate.
ABOUTTHENEWMEXICOPRIMARY
This is a closed primary. Voters will receive a ballot with candidates for federal, state and
localofficesaccordingtotheirpartyaffiliation.
EarlyVote:Inperson,noexcuseearlyvotingbeginsthethirdSaturdaybeforetheElectionand
continuesuntiltheSaturdaybeforeElectionDay:May8June2,2012.
AbsenteeVote:Noinformationavailable.
Whereapresidentialprimaryelectionisheld,NewMexicocounties(N.M.Stat.Ann.115A4)
HOWISITFUNDED
Noinformationavailable.
HOWISTHEDATESET
State law requires either a presidential primary election on the date of the state primary, or
another means for voters to express their presidential preference in accordance with political
partyprocedures(N.M.Stat.Ann.115A2)
JANUARY 2012
Electionresultspostedonlineat:www.sos.state.nm.us.
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NewYork
April24,2012
PollingPlaceHours:
March30,2012
6:00AM9:00PMinNewYorkCity,andthecountiesofNassau,Suffolk,
Westchester,Rockland,Orange,PutnamandErie(remainingNYcountieshave
pollingplacehoursof12:00PM9:00PM)
No
18004583453
www.elections.ny.gov
VoterHotline:
September11,2012
(SubjecttoacourtactionbytheU.S.Dept.ofJustice;maybesubjectto
change.)
ABOUTTHENEWYORKPRIMARY
Thisisaclosedcontest.Voterswillreceiveaballotaccordingtotheirpartyaffiliation.
AbsenteeVote:Absenteeeligibilitymustbeverified.Inperson:Completedballotsmustbe
returnedbyApril23,2012.Bymail:CompletedballotsmustbereturnedbyApril16,2012.
NewYorkcounties(N.Y.ElectionLaw4136)
HOWISITFUNDED
Electionexpensesarepaidforbythecounty(N.Y.ElectionLaw4136).
HOWISTHEDATESET
th
Newlegislationin2011setsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryasApril24 ,2012(N.Y.Election
Law8100(1)(a)).
Electionresultswillbepostedonlineaftercountyboardscertifytheirresultstothestatein
May.Resultswillbeavailableatthefollowingwebsite:www.elections.ny.gov.
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NorthCarolina
May8,2012
April13,2012
RegistrationisalsoallowedatonestopabsenteevotingfromApril19to
May5,2012
6:30AM7:30PM
No
18665224723
www.ncsbe.gov
PollingPlaceHours:
VoterHotline:
ABOUTTHENORTHCAROLINAPRIMARY
Thisisasemiclosedprimary.Votersvoteinthepartyprimarywithwhichtheyareaffiliated;
unaffiliatedvotersmayselectonepartyprimaryinwhichtovote.
Early Vote: In person, no excuse OneStop Absentee voting is available to any registered voter
fromApril19toMay5,2012.Contactyourlocalelectionofficeforonestopvotinglocations.
AbsenteeVote:DeadlinetorequestmailballotisMay1,2012.
NorthCarolinacounties(N.C.Gen.Stat.(163213.3)
HOWISITFUNDED
Electionexpensesarepaidforbythecounties(N.C.Gen.Stat.163105).
HOWISTHEDATESET
State law sets the date of the presidential primary as the Tuesday after the first Monday in May
(N.C.Gen.Stat.163213.2).
Electionresultspostedonlineat:www.ncsbe.gov/content.aspx?id=69.
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Ohio
PollingPlaceHours:
VoterHotlines:
ABOUTTHEOHIOPRIMARY
March6,2012
February6,2012
6:30AM7:30PM
No
1877SOSOHIO(7676446)
TTY(614)7283295TollfreeTTY(877)TTYOHIO(8896446)
www.myohiovote.com
Nothepresidentialprimaryand thestatewideprimaryareheldonthesamedate.
InPersonAbsenteeVote:OhiovotersmaycastabsenteeballotsinpersonpriortoElectionDay
throughtheirlocalcountyboardsofelections.Forthevastmajorityofvoters,theearlyinperson
votingperiodbeginsonJanuary31,2011,andendsat6:00PMontheFridaybeforetheelection
(March2,2012).(Thereareexceptionsinlawforuniformedservicesandoverseasvotersandfor
votershospitalizedduetoemergencies.)Formorespecificinformationaboutwhereandwhento
voteabsentee,Ohiovoterscancontacttheircountyboardofelections.
ByMailAbsenteeVote:Ohiovoterswhowishtovoteabsenteebymailmaymailrequestsfor
absenteeballotstotheircountyboardofelectionsuntilnoononMarch3,2012.Votedabsentee
ballotscanbereturnedinpersontothecountyboardofelectionsofficenolaterthanthecloseof
pollsonElectionDay.IfpostmarkedbeforeElectionDayandmailedtotheboardoffice,absentee
ballotsmustbereceivednolaterthanthe10thdayaftertheelection(March16,2012).
Ohiocounties,withdirectionfromtheSecretaryofState
HOWISITFUNDED
Ohiocounties
HOWISTHEDATESET
Accordingtostatelaw
Alinkwithelectionresultswillbepostedonlineatwww.OhioSecretaryofState.gov.
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Oklahoma
March6,2012
VoterRegistrationDeadline: February10,2012
PollingPlaceHours:
7:00AM7:00PM
No
VoterHotline:
4055212391
www.state.ok.us/elections
SeparateStatePrimary
June26,2012
ABOUTTHEOKLAHOMAPRIMARY
Thisisaclosedcontest.Onlyvoterswhoareregisteredmembersofarecognizedpoliticalparty
mayvotefortheparty'scandidatesinprimaryandrunoffprimaryelections.
EarlyVote:Eligiblevotersmaycastaninperson,noexcuseballotonthesedates:
Friday,March2,2012:8:00AM6:00PM
Saturday,March3,2012:8:00AM1:00PM
Monday,March5,2012:8:00AM6:00PM
AbsenteeVote:Deadlinetoapplyforabsenteeballotis5:00PMonFebruary29,2012.
Oklahomacounties(OklahomaStatutes,Chapter26).
HOWISITFUNDED
Informationnotavailable.
HOWISTHEDATESET
Newlegislationin2011setsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryasthefirstTuesdayinMarch.The
StateBoardofElectionsmaychangethedateoftheelectiontocoincidewitharegionalprimary
date,providedthatitisnotearlier(HB1614,2011).
www.ok.gov/elections/The_Archives/Election_Results/index.html.
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Oregon
May15,2012
PollingPlaceHours:
April24,2012
Oregon votes by mail. County election offices are open from 7:00 AM to
8:00PMonElectionDay (PSTandMSTtimezones).
No
VoterHotline:
1866OREVOTE(6738683)
www.oregonvotes.org
No,thepresidentialprimaryandthegeneralprimaryarethesamedate.
ABOUTTHEOREGONPRIMARY
ElectionresultswillbecertifiedonJune14,2012.
N/AAllmailelection.Ballotswillbemailedtolongtermabsenteevoters(overseasand
military)startingMarch31,2012.BallotswillbemailedtooutofstatevotersstartingApril16,
2012.BallotswillbemailedtoallothervotersfromApril27May1,2012.
Oregoncounties(Or.Rev.Stat.Ann.246.200)
HOWISITFUNDED
Electionexpensesarepaidbythecounty(Or.Rev.Stat.Ann.246.250).
HOWISTHEDATESET
StatelawsetsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryelectionasthethirdTuesdayinMay(Or.Rev.
Stat.Ann.254.056).
JANUARY 2012
Electionresultspostedonlineat:www.oregonvotes.org.
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Pennsylvania
April24,2012
March26,2012
PollingPlaceHours:
7:00AM8:00PM
No
VoterHotline:
1877VOTESPA(18778683772)
www.VotesPA.com
ABOUTTHEPENNSYLVANIAPRIMARY
AbsenteeVote:Absenteeeligibilitymustbeverified.Deadlinetorequestballotis5:00PM
onApril17,2012.
Pennsylvaniacountiesandmunicipalities(25P.S.2642;2880)
HOWISITFUNDED
Electionexpensesarepaidbythecounty(25P.S.2645).
HOWISTHEDATESET
StatelawsetsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryelectionasthefourthTuesdayofApril(25P.S.
2862;2753).
Electionresultspostedonlineat:www.electionreturns.state.pa.us.
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PuertoRico
PollingPlaceHours:
OfficialGovernmentHoliday:
VoterHotline:
SeparatePrimaryDate:
RepublicanPrimaryisFebruary26,2012
DemocraticPrimaryisJune 3,2012
January27,2012
8:00AM 3:00PM
Yes
www.ceepur.org
7877583333
Yes,thepresidentialprimaryandthegeneralprimarywillbeheldondifferentdates.
ABOUTTHEPUERTORICOPRIMARY
Thisisanopencontestorcaucusmechanismdecidedbythelocalnationalparties.
Pleasevisitwww.ceepur.orgfordetails.
PuertoRicoStateElectionsCommission
HOWISITFUNDED
Publicfundsareappropriatedforthecostofholdingandconductingthepresidentialprimary
elections.
HOWISTHEDATESET
PresidentialprimarydateswereestablishedbylawasaresultofActNo.4ofSeptember24th,1979.
Liveelectionresultspostedonlineat:http://www.ceepur.org.
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RhodeIsland
PollingPlaceHours:
VoterHotline:
April24,2012
March24,2012
7:00AM 8:00 PM (Most,butnotall,sitesopenat7:00AM.Checkwith
municipalitytoconfirm:http://sos.ri.gov/elections/resources/boards/.
Allpollsstatewidecloseat8:00PM.)
No
18774628683
TTYnumber711
www.sos.ri.gov/vic
September11,2012
ABOUTTHERHODEISLANDPRIMARY
This is a semiopen contest. Registered Democrats may vote in the Democratic primary.
RegisteredRepublicansmayvoteintheRepublicanprimary.Unaffiliatedvotersmayvotein
eitherprimary.
AbsenteeVote:DeadlineformailballotapplicationsisApril3,2012.
The election is administered in accordance with party rules. Local boards of Canvassers must
provide political parties with the use of polling places. The Secretary of State must prepare the
ballot(R.I.Gen.Laws1712.12;171214;1712.111).
HOWISITFUNDED
The State of Rhode Island bears the administrative cost of staging the presidential
preferenceprimary,includingprintingballots,compensationforpollworkersandthelike.
HOWISTHEDATESET
A2011lawsetsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryelectionasthefourthTuesdayinApril(See
2911,SB399;R.I.Gen.Laws1712.11).
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Electionresultspostedonlineat:www.elections.ri.gov.
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SouthCarolina
PollingPlaceHours:
VoterHotline:
RepublicanPresidentialPreferencePrimaryisJanuary21,2012
TheSouthCarolinaDemocraticPartywillnotholdapubliclyconducted
presidentialprimaryin2012.Formoreinformationontheparty's2012
presidentialnominatingprocess,visitwww.scdp.org.
December21,2011
7:00AM7:00PM
No
8037349060
www.scvotes.org
June12,2012
ABOUTTHESOUTHCAROLINAPRIMARY
This primary is an open contest. Please note: The South Carolina Democratic Party will be
conductingitsnominatingeventondifferentdates(seeabove).
AbsenteeVote:Inperson:Completeapplicationwithlocalcountyvoterregistrationofficeby5:00
PMonJanuary20,2012.Bymail:Requestanabsenteeballotapplicationonlineat
www.scvotes.org,orcontactyourcountyvoteroffice.Returnapplicationby5:00PMonJanuary17,
2012.Completeandreturnmailedballotby7:00PMonJanuary21,2012.
UnderaStateSupremeCourtrulinginNovember2011,countyboardsofelectionarerequiredto
conducttheJanuary21Republicanpresidentialprimary.
HOWISITFUNDED
StatelawrequirestheSouthCarolinaStateElectionCommissionandcountiestoconductthe
presidentialpreferenceprimaryandprovideforcosteffectivemeasuresinconductingtheelection
(S.C.CodeAnn.71120).
HOWISTHEDATESET
Thedateofthepresidentialprimaryelectionisdeterminedbythepoliticalparties(S.C.CodeAnn.
71120).
Electionresultspostedonlineat:http://www.scvotes.org/2010/09/08/election_results.
NOTE:SouthCarolinaStateElectionCommissionusesanonlinetoolcalledElectionNightReporting
(ENR)todisplayelectionresultsinmultiple,detailedformats.Areportingareaalsoallowsfor
interactivereportcreationandtheabilitytodownloaddetailedreports.
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SouthDakota
June5,2012
PollingPlaceHours:
VoterHotline:
May21,2012
7:00AM7:00PM(CSTANDMSTTimeZones)
No
18887035328
www.sdsos.gov
No, the presidential primary and the general primary are held on the same
date.
ABOUTTHESOUTHDAKOTAPRIMARY
Thisisaclosedcontestheldinconjunctionwiththegeneralprimary.Voterswillreceiveaballot
accordingtotheirpartyaffiliation.Voterswhotakepartinthepresidentialprimarywillbeable
toselectothercandidatesforfederal,stateandlocaloffice.Voterswillreceiveaballotthat
correspondstotheirpoliticalpartyaffiliation.Independentregisteredvotersareallowedtovote
aDemocraticballot.
AbsenteeVote:Inperson,noexcuseabsenteevotingavailablefromApril20June5,2012.
SouthDakotacounties(S.D.CodifiedLawsChap.12)
HOWISITFUNDED
Electioncostsarepaidforbythecounty(S.D.CodifiedLaws12111).
HOWISTHEDATESET
State law sets the date of the presidential primary election as the first Tuesday after the first
MondayinJune((S.D.CodifiedLaws1221;1253.11).
Electionresultspostedonlineat:www.sdsos.gov/elections.
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Tennessee
March6,2012
PollingPlaceHours:
VoterHotline:
February6,2012
7:0010:00AM7:00PM(Variesbycounty)
No
18778504959
www.tn.gov/sos/election/voterInfo.htm
August2,2012
ABOUTTHETENNESSEEPRIMARY
Thisisanopencontest.
EarlyVote:Inperson,noexcuseearlyvotingavailablefromFebruary15February28,2012.For
detailsregardingtimesandearlyvotinglocations,contactlocalcountyelectioncommissionoffice.
Absentee/ByMailVote:Aregisteredvotermayrequestanapplicationforbymailballotbeginning
ninety(90)daysbeforetheelectionandnolaterthanFebruary28,2012.TovoteintheMarch6
primary,theapplicationmustbereceivedbyFebruary28,2012.
Tennesseecounties(Tenn.Code.Ann.213319)
HOWISITFUNDED
Countiescoverthecostoftheelection(Tenn.Code.Ann.213206).
HOWISTHEDATESET
Anewlawin2011setsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryelectionasthefirstTuesdayinMarch
before(Tenn.Code.Ann.213205).
Electionresultspostedonlineat:http://www.tn.gov/sos/election/results.htm#.
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Texas
April3,2012
PollingPlaceHours:
VoterHotline:
March5,2012
7:00AM7:00PM
No
1800252VOTE(8683)
www.votetexas.org
ABOUTTHETEXASPRIMARY
Thisisanopencontest.Voterswhoparticipateinthepresidentialprimarywillbeabletoselect
othercandidatesforfederal,stateandlocaloffice.
EarlyVote:Inperson,noexcuseearlyvotingtakesplaceMarch19March30,2012(unless
countyofficescloseforTexasIndependenceDaystateholiday;checklocalschedule).
AbsenteeVote:Availableundercertaincircumstances.Firstdaytoapplyforballotbymailis
February3,2012(doesnotapplytoFPCA).ApplicationmustbereceivedbyMarch27,2012.
Completedballotmustbereceivedby7:00PMonElectionDay,orbythefifthdayafterElection
Dayifactivedutymilitary/overseasvoter.
Texascounties(Tex.ElectionsCodeAnn.191.005)
HOWISITFUNDED
Statefundsareusedtopaytheexpensesofthepresidentialprimaryelection(Tex.Elections
CodeAnn.191.006).
HOWISTHEDATESET
StatelawsetsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryelectionasApril3,2012,perfederalcourt
order.
Electionresultspostedonlineat:www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/index.shtml.
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Utah
PollingPlaceHours:
VoterHotline:
June26,2012
June11,2012
7:00AM8:00PM
No
1800995VOTE
www.vote.utah.gov
ABOUTTHEUTAHPRIMARY
ThisisaclosedcontestforregisteredRepublicansonly.Voterswhoparticipateinthepresidential
primarywillalsobeabletoselectothercandidatesforfederal,stateandlocaloffice.
AbsenteeVote:Inperson,earlyvotingavailablefromJune12June22,2012.Forregularabsentee
voting,theballotapplicationmustbepostmarkednolaterthanJune25,2012,andreceivedinthe
officebeforenoononJuly10,2012.Foroverseasvoters,theclerkshouldreceivetheapplicationno
laterthanJune22,2012.Completedballotmustbereceivedbythecloseofpollsorifitisclearly
postmarkedbefore(noton)ElectionDayandreceivedatthecountyclerksofficebeforethecloseof
businessonJuly9,2012.
Utahcounties(UtahCodeAnn.20A9802;20A9403)
HOWISITFUNDED
Awesternstatespresidentialprimaryelectioniscontingentuponlegislativeappropriation(Utah
CodeAnn.20A9802).Expensesfortheregularprimaryelectionarepaidbythecountyorthe
state(UtahCodeAnn.20A9403).
HOWISTHEDATESET
Statelawsetsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryelectiontocoincidewithawesternstatespresidential
primaryelection.Anewlawin2011statesthatifnoneisestablished,thepresidentialprimarymaybe
partoftheregularprimaryelection.TheregularprimaryisheldonthefourthTuesdayofJune(UtahCode
Ann.20A9802).20A9403;SB3004,2011).Accordingtostatesources,holdingthe2012presidential
primaryandthegeneralprimaryonthesamedaysavedanestimated$3million.
Electionresultspostedonlineat:www.electionresults.utah.gov.
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Vermont
March6,2012
PollingPlaceHours:
VoterHotline:
February29,2012
Pollsopennoearlierthan5:00AMandcloseat7:00PM
No
18004398683
www.vermontelections.org/elections1/voters.html
August28,2012
ABOUTTHEVERMONTPRIMARY
Thisisanopencontest.
EarlyVote:Inperson,noexcuseearlyvotingavailableattownclerkofficesfromJanuary20,
2012March5,2012.
AbsenteeVote:AtHomeVote:Deadlinetorequestathomeabsenteeballotis5:00PMon
March5,2012.ByMail:Mailabsenteeballotsavailablewithin45dayspriortotheelection,
beginningJanuary20,2012.Completedballotmustbereturnedby7:00PMonElectionDay.
TheSecretaryofStateswebsitealsooffersthispageforcollegevoters:
www.sec.state.vt.us/collegevoters.html.
Vermontmunicipalities(Vt.Stat.Ann.tit.172706;2455).
HOWISITFUNDED
StateofVermontfundsallballots,absenteeballotenvelopesandOfficialReturnofVotes.
Municipalitiespayforelectionofficialsandpostageforabsenteeballots.
HOWISTHEDATESET
StatelawsetsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryelectionasthefirstTuesdayinMarch(Vt.
Stat.Ann.tit.17,2701).
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Vermontelectionresultspostedonlineat:www.vermontelections.org.
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Virginia
March6,2012
PollingPlaceHours:
VoterHotline:
February13,2012
6:00AM7:00PM
No
18005229745
www.sbe.virginia.gov
June12,2012
ABOUTTHEVIRGINIAPRIMARY
Thedefaultisanopenprimary,unlessthereisaspecificrequestfromapoliticalpartyto
closetheprimary.Update01/03/12:TheVirginiaRepublicanPartywillrequirevotersto
signaloyaltyoathatthepollingplacetoparticipateinthepresidentialprimary.
AbsenteeVote:Mayobtainapplicationforballotonlineorthroughlocalvoterregistration
office.Applicationmustbecompletedandreturnedby5:00PM(EST)onFebruary28,
2012.Virginiaalsooffersemergencyabsenteevotingforlimitedcircumstances.
Virginialocalities(Va.CodeAnn.24.2103;24.2544).
HOWISITFUNDED
ThecostofthepresidentialprimaryelectionispaidbytheCommonwealth(Va.CodeAnn.
24.2545).
HOWISTHEDATESET
Anewlawin2011setsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryelectionasthefirstTuesday
inMarch(Va.CodeAnn.24.2544).
www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Election_Information/Election_Results/Index.html.
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WestVirginia
May8,2012
April17,2012
PollingPlaceHours:
6:30AM7:30PM
Yes
VoterHotline/FraudHotline: 1866SOSVOTE/1877FRAUDWV
www.sos.wv.gov/elections/Pages/voterinformation.aspx
ABOUTTHEWESTVIRGINIAPRIMARY
EarlyVote:Theregularperiodofearlyvotingbegins13daysbeforetheelectionandcontinues
untilthreedaysbeforetheelection.Votingisavailableduringregularbusinesshours,plus,itis
alsoavailableonanySaturdayonorbetweenthethirteenthandthirddaysbeforetheelection.
Checkwiththeappropriateofficeformoreinformation.
WestVirginiacounties(W.Va.Code3123;3514)
HOWISITFUNDED
Expensesincurredinholdingtheelectionarepaidbythecounty(W.Va.Code3144).
HOWISTHEDATESET
StatelawsetsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryelectionasthesecondTuesdayinMay(W.Va.
Code351;353).
Electionresultspostedonlineat:http://apps.sos.wv.gov/elections/results/.
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Wisconsin
April3,2012
March9,2012(ElectionDayregistrationalsoavailable)
PollingPlaceHours:
7:00AM8:00PM
No
VoterHotline:
1866VOTEWIS
www.gab.wi.gov
SeparateStatePartisan
PrimaryDate:
August14,2012
ABOUTTHEWISCONSINPRIMARY
Thisisanopencontest.Voterswhoparticipateinthepresidentialprimarymayalsoselectother
candidatesforcounty/localoffice.Thepresidentialprimaryisbeingheldonthesamedateasthe
springnonpartisanelectionforjudicial,county,municipalandschooldistrictoffices.
EarlyVote:March19March30,2012
AbsenteeVote:Requestsmustbemadeby5:00PMonMarch29,2012.Completedballotmustbe
receivedatpollingstation/localofficeby8:00PMonApril3,2012(ElectionDay).
Wisconsinmunicipalities((Wis.Stat.7.15)
HOWISITFUNDED
Thecostoftheelectionisbornebymunicipalities(Wis.Stat.5.68).
HOWISTHEDATESET
Anewlawin2011setsthedateofthepresidentialprimaryelectionasthefirstTuesdayinApril((Wis.
Stat.5.02(21);SB115,2011).Thismovecombinesthepresidentialprimarywiththespringprimary
electionforstatewideoffices.
Electionresultspostedonlineat:http://gab.wi.gov/electionsvoting/results.
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