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Democrats Debate 2028 Primary Order: Key States at Stake

1/12/2026

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Democratic insiders debate which states should hold first votes in the 2028 primaries.
Options include Nevada, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Iowa.
Strategists say order of states will shape the campaign and the party's future leadership.
Stuart Appelbaum, a union president on the Democratic National Committee (DNC) panel, said the calendar should establish a party narrative.
The DNC set a deadline for states to apply for the early voting window.

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Democratic insiders debate which states should hold first votes in the 2028 primaries.
Options include Nevada, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Iowa.
Strategists say order of states will shape the campaign and the party's future leadership.
Stuart Appelbaum, a union president on the Democratic National Committee (DNC) panel, said the calendar should establish a party narrative.
The DNC set a deadline for states to apply for the early voting window.