Republican Primary Information
Schedule | Candidates Running | Debates | Other Events | Convention
Primary Schedule
In 2007 many states voted to move their primary dates up in order. There is a belief that the schedule approved by both parties places importance on some states over others. Because of this many candidates simply use these states as fundraising stops. By moving a state up in the nominating process it is believed by many legislatures and governors, candidates will have no choice but to spend time with voters in their states.
See the current list of Republican Primary Dates.
Republican Candidates Running
(In the Race) |
(Dropped Out) |
Debates
In 2008 a number of "unofficial" primary debates have been and will continue to be held and attended by the candidates and sponsored by media outlets and various organizations along with official party sponsored debates.
Debates to be held
- September 27 2007 - Baltimore, Maryland
- October 9 2007 - Dearborn, Michigan
- October 14 2007 - Manchester, New Hampshire
- October 21 2007 - Orlando, Florida
- November 6 2007 - Ames, Iowa
- November 28 2007 - St. Petersburg, Florida
- January 10 2008 - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- January 5 2008 - Johnston, Iowa
- January 30 2008 - Los Angeles, California
Debates Held
- May 3 2007 - Simi Valley California
- May 15 2007 - Columbia, South Carolina
- June 5 2007 - Manchester, New Hampshire
- August 5, 2007 - Des Moines, Iowa
- September 5 2007 - Durham, New Hampshire
- September 17 2007 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Other Republican Events
Convention Saint Paul, Minnesota, September 1-24, 2008
The 2008 Republican convention will be held at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota from September 1 until September 4, 2008. The first day of the Republican convention will be Labor Day, the last day of the popular Minnesota State Fair.
The official Web site for the convention is http://www.gopconvention2008.com/
