Republicans in Ohio have made a play to improve the chances of Gov. John R. Kasich if he runs for president, agreeing to delay the state’s 2016 primary by a week to create a winner-takes-all contest for its delegates.
This week the State Senate voted in accord with its House of Representatives to move the primary to March 15 from March 8. That would put it in the company of Florida, Missouri and potentially Illinois, and shift it beyond the threshold of states whose delegates are allotted on a proportional basis.
For the change to take effect, Mr. Kasich, who has repeatedly said he is considering a run for president, must sign it into law.
Although Mr. Kasich lacks the national profile of some other Republican hopefuls, analysts say that anything can happen in such a crowded field. For Mr. Kasich, a full haul of delegates from his home state would be crucial to winning the nomination.
And while Ohio remains one of the most closely watched general election swing states, delaying its primary would give it more clout during the nomination process.
“For anybody who is worried that Ohio didn’t have enough influence in presidential elections already, this should set your mind at ease,” said Daniel P. Tokaji, an election law professor at Ohio State University.
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