Democrats' Early 2028 Primary Calendar Set to Prioritize Black and Latino Voters, Organized Labor
The calendar favors states with large Black and Latino electorates and major union blocs, giving Democrats an early test of coalition-building.
- The Democratic National Committee is scheduled to approve a new 2028 presidential primary calendar Saturday in Austin, Texas, making South Carolina first on Jan. 22, followed by Nevada on Feb. 1.
- Shifting from Iowa and New Hampshire's traditional dominance, DNC Chairman Ken Martin championed the plan as the "most diverse calendar in our party's history." The change prioritizes states reflecting the nation's demographic diversity.
- Five of the six early states are competitive general election battlegrounds, positioning candidates to secure 43 Electoral College votes before Super Tuesday—a significant portion of the 270 needed to win.
- Campaigns will prioritize Black and Latino voters alongside organized labor in Nevada, Michigan, and Virginia, which represent distinct union constituencies from service industries to manufacturing and federal employment.
- Party strategist Karen Finney stated the structure compels candidates to demonstrate nationwide appeal, declaring, "If you can't go to every part of this country and make your case, you should not be running for president.
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Democrats’ early 2028 primary calendar set to prioritize Black and Latino voters, organized labor
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats' process for picking a 2028 presidential nominee will likely kick off in states where candidates will need to appeal to key supporters such as Black and Latino voters and union members.
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Democrats' early 2028 primary calendar set to prioritize Black and Latino voters, organized labor
Democrats’ process for picking a 2028 presidential nominee will likely kick off in states where candidates will need to appeal to key supporters such as Black and Latino voters and union members.
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