President Joe Biden Will Not Appear on New Hampshire Primary Ballot for 2024 Election Cycle

On Tuesday, the Biden for President campaign informed New Hampshire Democrats that President Joe Biden will not be filing to be on the primary ballot in the state for the 2024 election cycle. This marks the first time in history that a sitting president has not appeared on the primary ballot of their party in New Hampshire.

The decision was made due to the Delegate Selection Rules for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, which were set in motion earlier this year. According to the primary calendar proposed by the president himself, South Carolina will be the first state to hold a primary that awards delegates for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next year.

In a letter obtained by CBS News from Biden campaign officials, campaign manager Julie Chávez Rodriguez wrote, “While the president wishes to participate in the Primary, he is obligated as a Democratic candidate for President to comply with the Delegate Selection Rules for the 2024 Democratic National Convention promulgated by the Democratic National Committee.”

The Delegate Selection Rules for the 2024 Democratic National Convention are designed to ensure that the Democratic Party has a fair and transparent process for selecting its presidential nominee. The rules are intended to provide a level playing field for all candidates and to ensure that all delegates are selected in a fair and equitable manner.

The decision to not appear on the New Hampshire primary ballot is a historic one, and it will be interesting to see how the Democratic Party and its voters respond. It is clear that the president is committed to following the rules set forth by the Democratic National Committee and ensuring a fair and transparent process for selecting the party’s 2024 presidential nominee.