New Hampshire · First in the Nation

The Road to The White House Starts Here

For over a century, New Hampshire voters have been the first to vet presidential candidates, empowering everyday citizens to shape American democracy.

Our highly engaged and civic-minded residents put candidates to the test, separating serious contenders from the rest. Join us in preserving this vital tradition against challenges from national parties.

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Our mission

A non-partisan committee for New Hampshire's primary

The First In The Nation (FITN) Presidential Primary Committee is a 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to upholding the state's century-long tradition as the nation's first primary, a critical early test for presidential candidates.

We organize events, stakeholder receptions, and primary support tracking for potential candidates, and promote New Hampshire's unique role through op-eds, essay contests, and a primer for presidential campaigns.