The Democratic National Committee (DNC) adopted a new early state calendar for the 2028 presidential primary during a meeting in Austin, Texas, on Saturday. South Carolina will initiate the primary process, followed by Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia. This marks the first time New Mexico will participate among the initial states voting. DNC officials stated that the new calendar aims to better reflect the party's diversity and enhance the influence of Black and Latino voters in the nomination process. DNC Chair Ken Martin emphasized that the party's nominee must earn support across the country. The decision to change the calendar was made with an overwhelming voice vote, despite some dissent. The new schedule includes South Carolina voting on January 22, 2028, and concludes with Virginia on February 29, 2028. The previous primary calendar had included only four early contests and faced criticism for not adequately representing diverse voter demographics.
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DNC Establishes New Early State Presidential Primary Calendar for 2028
The Democratic National Committee has approved a new early state calendar for the 2028 presidential primary, with South Carolina starting the process on January 22, 2028. The revised schedule aims to better represent the party's diversity by including states like New Mexico for the first time among the early voting states. The decision was made with significant support from DNC members, although some dissent was noted.
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DNC Adopts New Early State Presidential Primary Calendar
DNC Establishes New Early State Presidential Primary Calendar for 2028