Biden Skips New Hampshire Primary amid Possible Challenges from Marianne Williamson and Rep. Dean Phillips

Despite the President's absence from the state's early primary due to DNC delegate selection rules, Biden still maintains strong support in New Hampshire, prompting local Democrats to organize a grassroots write-in campaign. Meanwhile, potential challenges from Marianne Williamson and upcoming official candidacy of Dean Phillips expected on October 27 are poised to heat up this race.

Due to a change in the Democratic National Committee delegate selection rules, President Biden has decided to not appear on the New Hampshire primary ballot. This move is strategic as the state plans to hold its primary before the remaining 49 states, against the DNC's guidance.
Biden's decision to avoid the New Hampshire primary may lead to an uninfluential victory, as any significant opposition such as Marianne Williamson or Rep. Dean Phillips could be greatly exaggerated by conservative media, potentially creating concern within the Democratic party about Biden's electability.
In response to Biden's absence from the ballot, local Democrats in New Hampshire are organizing a grassroots write-in campaign, hoping to leverage the President's overwhelming support among state Democrats.
Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota is expected to announce his candidacy in the Democratic race for presidency on October 27 in New Hampshire, following previous attempts to orient Democrats against Biden. Marianne Williamson, a known progressive figure who ran in the 2020 presidential race, is also poised to challenge Biden in the primary.
The Democratic National Committee has fully supported Biden's campaign for a second term and has explicitly stated that there will be no primary debates between the President and his challengers. Despite this, challengers like Rep. Phillips and Williamson are pursuing participation in the New Hampshire primary.