States Consider Later Presidential Primaries

After 2008’s front-loaded presidential primary schedule, some states are now looking to have later primaries in 2012, according to a recent article from Stateline. Arkansas has already passed legislation to move its primary from February to May, while Illinois will move its primary from February to March. Other states are considering similar action. For some states, a later primary could save money because it allows the state to have primary contests for all offices on the same day, rather than having the presidential primary on a separate day.