U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan

NEW HAMPSHIRE — U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan issued the following statement on President Biden’s proposed changes to the primary calendar:

“I strongly oppose the President’s deeply misguided proposal, but make no mistake, New Hampshire’s law is clear and our primary will continue to be First in the Nation. New Hampshire does democracy better than anywhere else, and makes better candidates and better presidents as a result of our First in the Nation Primary. Because of our state’s small size, candidates from all walks of life – not just the ones with the largest war chests – are able to compete and engage in the unique retail politics that are a hallmark of our state. This ensures that candidates are battle-tested and ready to compete for our nation’s highest office. We will always hold the First in the Nation Primary, and this status is independent of the President’s proposal or any political organization. I look forward to welcoming Democratic and Republican candidates to New Hampshire – just like we always have.”