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DNC Sets 2028 Early Primaries, Demands Broad Outreach

8/16/2026

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The DNC scheduled South Carolina’s primary for Jan 22 2028, Nevada’s for Feb 1 2028, then New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia in February.
DNC Chair Ken Martin said candidates must be tested by outreach to Black, Latino and union voters, warning that those who cannot appeal nationwide should not run.
Analysts note South Carolina’s Black electorate can exceed half of primary voters, making early Latino outreach in Nevada and New Mexico essential.

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The DNC scheduled South Carolina’s primary for Jan 22 2028, Nevada’s for Feb 1 2028, then New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia in February.
DNC Chair Ken Martin said candidates must be tested by outreach to Black, Latino and union voters, warning that those who cannot appeal nationwide should not run.
Analysts note South Carolina’s Black electorate can exceed half of primary voters, making early Latino outreach in Nevada and New Mexico essential.