Ahead of the New Hampshire Primary, a Tight Race Expected Between Sanders and Buttigieg in the US Democratic Party

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] In the New Hampshire primary, the second contest to determine the Democratic presidential nominee in the United States, Senator Bernie Sanders and former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg are expected to have a close race. New Hampshire has been called Sanders' "stronghold" as it is near his district, leading to predictions that the New Hampshire primary results could significantly shake up the overall race.

According to local U.S. media such as CNN, with three days remaining until the New Hampshire primary on the 8th (local time), polls by U.S. news organizations predict a neck-and-neck race between Sanders and Buttigieg. A survey conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center from the 4th to the 7th among 365 Democratic-leaning voters showed that 28% supported Senator Sanders, while 21% supported former Mayor Buttigieg.

In a joint poll conducted and released by WBZ-TV, The Boston Globe, and Suffolk University, former Mayor Buttigieg received 25% support, while Senator Sanders received 24%. With the two candidates expected to trade leads within the margin of error, an extremely close contest is anticipated. Previously, New Hampshire was known as a stronghold overwhelmingly favorable to Sanders, as it borders Vermont, Sanders' district.

Former Mayor Buttigieg was the protagonist of a political storm by winning first place in the Iowa caucus with 26.2% of the vote, narrowly beating Senator Sanders, who received 26.1%.

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