Voters in New Hampshire are braving the snow to vote in the nation's first primary following the Iowa caucuses. Here are five things you need to know about the primary, which closes Tuesday evening.
1. Why New Hampshire matters
Candidates have spent $80 million on ads in New Hampshire, according to The New York Times. Yet the reason they do is not for the sheer number of delegates they can take out of this primary, which count 23 between Republican candidates and 32 for Democratic candidates. Similar to the Iowa caucuses, it's for the energy it can bring to campaigns going into the next primary.
The state historically has high voter turnout, but results may be difficult to predict because of unique rules for Independent voters. In New Hampshire, Independent voters can vote for either party and account for a significant portion of the population, according to The New York Times.
2. Who is in the lead
Businessman Donald Trump holds a significant lead for the Republican votes, though his voter base did not pull through for him in Iowa. Polls show Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) leads rival Hillary Clinton anywhere between 26 points to 13.3 points, according to The Wall Street Journal.
3. What to expect for Democrats
Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton will likely take second in this state, which has been expected. According to The Hill, she has even been embracing the role of the underdog in speeches and her best hope can be to narrow the margin between her and Sen. Sanders.
4. Where to watch for Republicans
With Mr. Trump a likely No. 1 on the Republican side, what is up for debate is the No. 2 spot, and could determine who will be Mr. Trump's primary challenger. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) took second in the Iowa caucuses, but didn't perform well at last Saturday's debate. According to The New York Times, Hillsborough and Rockingham counties should be on the top of the watch list for Republicans, as many conservative suburbs are located there, and could help solidify that second place challenger.
5. What's next
If the Iowa caucuses were any indication, this primary could spell the end for some of the Republican candidates trailing behind. If not, the race will likely narrow in the next rounds of primaries before Super Tuesday on March 1.
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