New Hampshire has officially set the date for its 2024 presidential primaries, and it's a move that puts the state out of compliance with national Democrats' preferred voting order. Despite pressure from President Joe Biden and top Democrats to have South Carolina as the leadoff spot, New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan announced on Wednesday that the primary will take place on January 23. The decision was backed by GOP Governor Chris Sununu, as well as both Republican and Democratic state party chairs. This move comes after two cycles of February voting and solidifies the Republican nominating calendar. However, it goes against the plans of Democrats who wanted New Hampshire to vote second on a shared date with Nevada. Scanlan, along with other Republicans who control state government, had made it clear that they wouldn't bend to Democrats' demands, stating that diversity was not the issue at play and that it should be up to the voters to determine the nominee. As a result, the question now remains: Will this decision impact the influence of New Hampshire in the primary process?