When do the primaries and caucuses start in 2020?

The 2020 presidential primary schedule is listed below with the date of each presidential Democratic and Republican primary and caucus. From the Iowa caucuses to Election Day on November 3, 2020, here is a look at which states vote when, and where the largest number of delegates are awarded.

Where do the primaries and caucuses take place?

A handful of states hold caucuses instead of state-run official elections held at an official polling place, which is the case in primaries. Caucuses are small private gatherings in churches, schools, libraries or even members’ private homes where party members openly express their preference for one candidate over another.

When do the Iowa caucuses start in 2020?

The primary election begins early next year, with the start of the Iowa first-in-the-nation caucuses on Feb. 3, 2020. Here are the currently scheduled primary and caucus dates for the 2020 election:

When do the primaries start and end in the United States?

United States presidential primary. These primaries and caucuses are staggered, generally beginning sometime in January or February, and ending about mid-June before the general election in November. State and local governments run the primary elections, while caucuses are private events that are directly run by the political parties themselves.

When do States run primaries for legislative seats?

Political parties run state primaries to determine which candidates for legislative seats will go on the general election ballot on Nov. 3, 2020. These include legislative seats in 46 states along with U.S. senators and representatives, governors and statewide officials.

Are there any state primaries that have been postponed?

Detailed information about elections postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak can be found on COVID-19 and Elections. The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has disrupted election calendars across the country and prompted states to delay state primaries, runoffs and presidential preference primaries. The two tables below reflect these changes:

When is the second primary in North Carolina?

**In certain circumstances, North Carolina may hold a second primary on either April 21 or May 12. *No primary for state legislative seats in 2020. **In certain circumstances, North Carolina may hold a second primary on either April 21 or May 12.