Republican Primary Information

John McCain is the Republican Nominee

On March 4th 2008 John McCain won the states of Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island & Texas taking over the 1,191 delegates needed to win the nomination. That night Governor Mike Huckabee officially ended his campaign.

The only candidate left in the race, Ron Paul, did not official end his campaign but in the weeks leading up to the March 4th primaries had curtailed campaigning to focus on the primary bid for his House seat. Paul won that primary bid but it is statistically impossible for he or any challenger to receive enough delegates to challenge McCain.

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Pre-Vote

Before voting began Republican held a series of debates. During the pre-vote period Former NY City Mayor Rudy Giuliani held a wide lead in most national polling. A large scism formed within the early campaign between candidates who were considered fiscally and socially moderate including Sen. John McCain, Rudy Giuliani, former Gov. Mitt Romney and to a former Gov. Mike Huckabee and those who were considered social and fiscal conservatives including Sam Brownback, Fred Thompson, Tommy Thompson, Duncan Hunter, Jim Gilmore and Ron Paul.

On July 14th, 2007 Jim Gilmore, who raised little money and found little traction in polling, dropped out of the race.

On August 12th 2007 following a poor showing in the Iowa Straw poll, won by Mitt Romney, Tommy Thompson dropped out of the race and later endorsed Rudy Giuliani.

On October 18th, 2007 challenger Sam Brownback dropped out of the race citing lagging fundraising and later endorsed Senator John McCain.

Voting

The 2008 Republican primary season officially began with the Iowa Caucuses on ___. Gov. Mike Huckabee won the contest in an upset victory.

Senator John McCain, who was the frontrunner in early 2007 but whose campaign faltered and was seen as unrevivable, won the New Hampshire primary. His campaign received a major flood of positive press and

See the current list of Republican Primary Dates.

Republican Candidates Running

(In the Race) John McCain Ron Paul

(Dropped Out) Sam Brownback Jim Gilmore Rudy Giuliani Mike Huckabee Duncan Hunter Mitt Romney Fred Thompson Tommy Thompson