2 PRIMARY AND CAUCUS-DATES This variable defines the TIME and TYPE of each state primary or caucus 1. Early Primary States: Occurring March 13th or earlier-- NH, RI, MA, AL, GA, FL 2. Late Primary States: Occuring on June 5th-- CA, NJ, NM, SD, WVA 3. Early Caucus States: Occurring on March 17th or earlier-- IN, NV, OK, WA, DE, ND, AK, KY, MI, MD, SC 4. All other states not mentioned above