2024 Election: Primary Dates
Engaging Guide to the 2024 Primary Season
Get ready, folks! The 2024 presidential primary season is in full swing, and it’s about to get even more exciting. Not only will we be choosing our next president, but we’ll also be deciding who fills all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 34 seats in the Senate, and 11 governorships. It’s a big year for democracy!
March: Super Tuesday and Beyond
The action kicks off on March 5 with Super Tuesday, when five states - Alabama, Arkansas, California, North Carolina, and Texas - will hold their primaries. But that’s not all! California and Texas have Senate elections, and North Carolina will choose its next governor.
As the month rolls on, Mississippi (March 12), Illinois, and Ohio (March 19) will have their turn in the primary spotlight. Mississippi and Ohio will also be holding Senate elections this year.
April: Runoffs and Pennsylvania’s Turn
April 2 brings runoffs in Alabama, Arkansas, and Mississippi for any necessary primaries held in March. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania will hold its primary for House and Senate races on April 23.
May: A Month of Primaries
May is a busy month for primaries. Indiana starts things off on May 7, followed by Maryland, Nebraska, and West Virginia on May 14. West Virginia will also have a gubernatorial primary.
May 21 is a big day with Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, and Oregon all holding their primaries. Texas will also have runoffs for its March primaries on May 28.
June: The Heat is On
June is a hot month for primary contests, with 14 states in the mix. Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota kick things off on June 4. Montana, New Jersey, and New Mexico will have Senate primaries, and Montana will also have a gubernatorial primary.
A week later, on June 11, Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina take the stage. Senate primaries will be held in Maine, Nevada, and North Dakota, and North Dakota will also have a gubernatorial primary.
June 18 brings us primaries in Oklahoma and Virginia, including a Senate primary in Virginia. On June 25, it’s Colorado, New York, and Utah’s turn, with South Carolina holding runoffs for earlier primaries. New York and Utah will have Senate and gubernatorial primaries.
July and August: The Final Stretch
Arizona stands alone in July, with its primaries for House and Senate seats on July 30.
August is another busy month, starting with Tennessee’s House and Senate primaries on Aug. 1. Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Washington follow on Aug. 6, with Senate and gubernatorial primaries in the mix.
On Aug. 10, Hawaii takes the stage, and on Aug. 13, it’s Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, and Wisconsin’s turn. All four states will have Senate primaries, and Vermont will also have a gubernatorial primary.
Aug. 20 brings us Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming’s primaries, with Senate races in Florida and Wyoming.
September: The Final Showdown
September is the month for the remaining primaries. Delaware starts things off on Sept. 3, followed by New Hampshire and Rhode Island on Sept. 10. Rhode Island will have a Senate primary, and New Hampshire will choose its next governor. Massachusetts wraps things up on Sept. 17 with its House and Senate primaries.
November: Decision Time
Mark your calendars for Nov. 5 – it’s the big day! Every state will hold its general election, alongside the presidential election. But the excitement doesn’t end there. Louisiana will have its jungle primary for House races, and if no candidate gets over 50% of the vote, a runoff will be held on Dec. 7.
So get ready, America! The 2024 primary season is here, and it’s time to make your voice heard.
What states will hold their primaries on June 18?
D South Carolina will hold their primaries. Maine and Nevada will also have Senate primaries. June 18 brings primaries in Alabama, Colorado, Minnesota, and West Virginia, with Colorado also having a Senate primary.
July: Wrapping Things Up
July starts with a bang on July 2, as primaries are held in New Hampshire. Then, two weeks later on July 16, primaries take place in Kentucky, and finally, on July 30, Alaska and Massachusetts will hold their primaries.
August: The Final Showdowns
August is the month of final showdowns. Hawaii, Wyoming, and Connecticut kick things off on August 13, followed by Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Tennessee, and Washington on August 6. Connecticut also has a Senate primary, while Michigan and Missouri will have gubernatorial primaries.
And finally, on August 27, Arizona, Florida, Vermont, and Wisconsin hold their primaries, with Arizona and Florida also having Senate primaries and Arizona having a gubernatorial primary.
Conclusion
The 2024 primary season is sure to bring plenty of excitement and anticipation as voters across the country choose their candidates for the presidency, Congress, and governorships. With a wide variety of dates and states in play, there is plenty of opportunity for candidates to make their case and for voters to make their voices heard. Keep an eye out for the latest news and developments as the primary season unfolds, and make sure to get out and vote in your state’s primary election!
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