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January
The Iowa Republican Caucuses are initially declared as a victory for Mitt Romney, however later counts show Santorum with a small lead. The Iowa Democratic Caucuses are won by Barack Obama. -
January
Representative Michele Bechmann, who came in sixth in Iowa announces the suspention of her Presidential campaign. -
January
Republican Debate in Goffstown, NH sponsored by ABC News and WMUR. -
January
Republican debate at the chubb theatre at the capitol center for the arts in Concord NH sponsored by NBC News and The Union Leader. -
January
The NH Republican Primary is won by Romney and the Democratic Primary by Obama. -
January
Jon Huntsman who came in 3rd in NH withdraws from race and endorses Romney. -
January
Recount in Iowa shows that Santorum won the Republican Caucuses -
January
Republican Debates at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. -
January
Rick Perry withdraws from race and endorses Newt Gingrich. -
January
Republican Debate in Charleston SC -
January
The Nevada Democratic Caucuses won by Obama -
January
The SC republican primary won by Gingrich. -
January
Republican debate at the University of South Florida. -
January
The SC democratic primary is won by Obama -
January
Florida Republican Primary won by Romney, Democratic by Obama -
Feb.
Roseanne Barr announces candidacy -
Feb
Nevada Republican caucuses won by Romney -
Feb
Voting began in the Maine Republican Caucuses -
Feb
The Minnesota Republican Caucuses won by Santorum -
Feb
The Missouri Democratic Primary and Minnesota caucuses won by Obama, Republican by Santorum. -
Feb
The Colorado Republican caucuses won by Santorum -
Feb
Romney wins Maine Republican caucuses -
Feb
Republican candidates debate -
Feb
Arizona Republican Primary won by Romney. -
Feb
Wyoming caucuses won by Romney -
March
Washington State Republican caucuses won by Romney -
March
Alaska Republican Conventions won by Romney -
April
Former Senator Rick Santorum suspends candidacy -
May
Newt Gingrich suspended candidacy -
May
Gary Johnson wins nomination for the Libertarian Party -
May
Roemer ends campaign -
June
Fred Karger suspends campaign -
August
Romney and Ryan are nominated for President and Vice President -
Sept.
Obama and Biden are nominated for President and Vice President -
Oct.
First Debate -
Oct
Vice President debate -
Oct
Second Debate -
Oct
Third Debate -
Nov
ELECTION DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! -
Dec.
Electoral College formally elects President and Vice President. -
Jan
Electoral Votes formally counted. -
Jan
Inauguration Day