‘SEC Primary’ Gains Momentum
Georgia could have more influence in the upcoming presidential primary.
They’re well known for playing each other in football. Now, several southern states are capitalizing on that recognition by banding together for what’s known as the “SEC Primary.” The plan is to hold those contests on March 1. Georgia secretary of state Brian Kemp thought up the idea. He says Alabama, Arkansas and Mississippi have already expressed interest.
“What my goal was was just to be able to participate in the process before the process is actually already over. That’s what happened in the past. This time by going early in the process, we’re definitely going to have a say in who the nominees are.”
The primary would come just after Iowa and three other early states. If the SEC primary becomes a reality, political experts say it could mean a more conservative nominee for the Republican ticket. For Democrats, it would give more African Americans a chance to weigh in early.
Kemp says Florida, Texas and Tennessee are already scheduled for March 1. But Florida and Texas may wind up pushing their primaries back.
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