2016 new hampshire primary
The 2016 New Hampshire primary was held on February 9, 2016, and it was the first primary election in the 2016 United States presidential election. Here are the results:
Republican Primary
- Donald Trump: 35.2% (24,744 votes)
- John Kasich: 15.8% (10,832 votes)
- Jeb Bush: 11.7% (8,047 votes)
- Marco Rubio: 10.5% (7,264 votes)
- Ted Cruz: 9.4% (6,473 votes)
- Chris Christie: 7.5% (5,144 votes)
- Rand Paul: 5.4% (3,734 votes)
- Ben Carson: 4.5% (3,090 votes)
- Mike Huckabee: 2.4% (1,662 votes)
- Rick Santorum: 1.4% (964 votes)
Democratic Primary
- Bernie Sanders: 60.4% (107,915 votes)
- Hillary Clinton: 39.6% (70,443 votes)
The New Hampshire primary was significant because it was the first contest in the 2016 presidential election, and it set the tone for the rest of the primary season. Donald Trump's victory in the Republican primary was a surprise to many, as he was not considered a front-runner at the time. Bernie Sanders' victory in the Democratic primary was also a significant upset, as Hillary Clinton was expected to perform better in the state.
The results of the New Hampshire primary led to a significant shift in the dynamics of the 2016 presidential election. Trump's victory gave him momentum and helped him to become a serious contender for the Republican nomination. Sanders' victory, on the other hand, helped to fuel his campaign and gave him a boost in the polls.