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Democrats approve their reshaped presidential primary calendar for 2028
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· August 15, 2026
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Key takeaway The Democratic National Committee has approved a new lineup that gives South Carolina the leadoff spot, followed by Nevada.
Changes are coming to the presidential primary calendar for 2028. The Democratic National Committee has approved a new lineup that gives South Carolina the leadoff spot, followed by Nevada. This shift moves Iowa from its traditional top position.
The new calendar is designed to test candidates' support among key groups, including Black and Latino voters and union members. Other early states in the lineup include New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia, which will all vote throughout February. Further details on the new primary calendar are available from the Democratic National Committee, which endorsed the plan at its meeting in Texas.
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Category: government Published: August 15, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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