Dixville Notch And Millsfield, New Hampshire Hold First-In-The-Nation Primary Vote

Small Towns Kick Off Presidential Primary Season

Dixville Notch, NH - Two small towns in New Hampshire have cast the first votes in the 2020 presidential primary, a tradition that dates back more than a century. Dixville Notch, a tiny community in the northern part of the state, cast its ballots at midnight on Tuesday, while Millsfield, a town of just over 200 residents, followed suit shortly after.

Dixville Notch Results

In Dixville Notch, the results were as follows:
Pete Buttigieg: 8 votes
Amy Klobuchar: 5 votes
Bernie Sanders: 4 votes
Elizabeth Warren: 3 votes
Joe Biden: 2 votes
Donald Trump: 1 vote
Tulsi Gabbard: 1 vote Andrew Yang: 1 vote

Millsfield Results

In Millsfield, the results were as follows:
Pete Buttigieg: 15 votes
Amy Klobuchar: 8 votes
Bernie Sanders: 6 votes
Elizabeth Warren: 5 votes
Joe Biden: 4 votes
Donald Trump: 1 vote
Tulsi Gabbard: 1 vote

Importance of the New Hampshire Primary

The New Hampshire primary is the first in the nation, and it is often seen as a bellwether for the rest of the primary season. While the results of the Dixville Notch and Millsfield votes are not necessarily indicative of the outcome of the overall primary, they do provide an early glimpse at the preferences of voters in the Granite State.

Candidates React to Results

Pete Buttigieg, who won both Dixville Notch and Millsfield, said that he was "humbled and honored" by the support he received. "This is a great start to the primary season, and I'm looking forward to continuing to earn the support of voters across New Hampshire and the rest of the country," he said.

Amy Klobuchar, who finished second in both towns, said that she was "proud" of the campaign she had run so far. "I'm going to keep fighting for the things that matter to the people of New Hampshire and the rest of the country," she said.

What's Next?

The New Hampshire primary will continue on Tuesday, February 11, when voters across the state will cast their ballots. The results of the primary will be closely watched by candidates and political observers alike, as they will provide a better indication of the frontrunners in the race for the Democratic nomination.