2000 New Hampshire Republican presidential primary

The 2000 New Hampshire Republican presidential primary took place on the first of February, 2000. New Hampshire traditionally served as the second state in a presidential primary cycle, after Iowa.

2000 New Hampshire Republican presidential primary

February 1, 2000 (2000-02-01)

17 pledged Republican National Convention delegates
 
Nominee John McCain George W. Bush
Home state Arizona Texas
Delegate count 10 5
Popular vote 115,606 72,330
Percentage 48.53% 30.36%

 
Nominee Steve Forbes Alan Keyes
Home state New York Maryland
Delegate count 2 0
Popular vote 30,166 15,179
Percentage 12.66% 6.37%

New Hampshire results by county
McCain:
  McCain 40-50%
  McCain 50-60%

Senator John McCain of Arizona, who had diverted resources from Iowa to focus on securing victory in New Hampshire, won a surprising victory, defeating the frontrunner for the Republican nomination, Governor George W. Bush of Texas. However, Bush would eventually secure the nomination, going on to be elected president in the general election.

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