The Jan. 10 date announced by Secretary of State Bill Gardner Wednesday had been widely expected since Nevada Republicans voted last month to shift their presidential caucuses to early February, ending what had become a bitter standoff among rival states. Gardner had warned that Nevada's initial decision to hold its contest in mid-January could force New Hampshire to vote in early December.
Iowa will vote a week ahead of New Hampshire, with South Carolina, Florida and Nevada coming afterward.
During the last presidential campaign, Gardner waited until Nov. 21 to set the Jan. 8 date.
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