TRENTON — New Jersey lawmakers are considering whether to stop holding a separate presidential primary election. In 2008, New Jersey held its presidential primary in February hoping to gain more influence over presidential politics. The regular primary election for state offices is held in June. A state Senate committee will vote today on a bill to hold one combined...
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, a Republican, will enter the 2012 presidential race today. Also today, a New Jersey state Senate committee will vote on a bill top top holding a separate presidential primary election.TRENTON — New Jersey lawmakers are considering whether to stop holding a separate presidential primary election.
In 2008, New Jersey held its presidential primary in February hoping to gain more influence over presidential politics.
The regular primary election for state offices is held in June.
A state Senate committee will vote today on a bill to hold one combined primary in June. The state estimates the move would save $8 million to $10 million every four years.
The measure has already passed the state Assembly.
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