Democrats Reorder 2028 Primaries to Spotlight a More Diverse Field
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The DNC approved a revised 2028 presidential primary schedule placing South Carolina first (Jan 22), followed by Nevada (Feb 1), New Hampshire (Feb 8), New Mexico (Feb 15), Michigan (Feb 22), and Virginia (Feb 29). The change aims to better reflect the nation’s racial and demographic diversity and broaden candidate momentum beyond Iowa and New Hampshire, continuing a trend started in 2024. The move has sparked ongoing debate among states and within the party about representativeness and rural voter concerns.
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