JANUARY 8, 2008
On the eve of Thanksgiving, a uniquely American tradition, I am pleased to announce that another unique and important American tradition will endure.  New Hampshire has held the first presidential primary in the nation since 1920.  This tradition has served our nation well as decades of candidates and presidents have said.

Under the authority given to me by New Hampshire law, today I am setting January 8, 2008 as the date of the New Hampshire primary.

I want to thank the candidates who filed their candidacies just weeks ago, all of whom expressed their support and willingness  to participate in our grassroots democracy.  I want to thank the voters and election officials of my state for their support and patience.  I am also grateful for the courtesy and understanding extended to all of us by the New Hampshire and national medial during recent weeks.

-                                                                                  -William Gardner, New Hampshire Secretary of State

Presidential Primary Filing Period

Slide Show of Candidates filing

Sample Ballots  - Republican  -  Democratic

Click below to see a list of the candidates who filed:

Filed Candidates for President of the United States

Filed Candidates for Vice President of the United States

2008 Presidential Primary Political Calendar