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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — PoliticsAugust 15, 2026Hillsborough

Democratic Party reorganizes 2028 presidential primary calendar

The Democratic Party voted to restructure its presidential primary schedule for the 2028 election cycle. The change aims to increase the influence of Black, Latino, and union-affiliated voters in the candidate nomination process.

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Why It Matters

This change alters the order in which states hold primary elections, which directly impacts which candidates gain early momentum and the demographic groups that influence the party's eventual .

Key Facts

  • The Democratic Party voted to change the presidential primary calendar for the 2028 election.
  • The new schedule is designed to increase the influence of Black and Latino voters.
  • The new schedule is designed to increase the influence of union members.
  • The change affects the nomination process for all Democratic presidential candidates.

Who's Mentioned

personJoe Biden“President whose 2020 primary campaign was boosted by South Carolina voters.”locationNevada“The state moved to the second position in the primary calendar.”locationNew Hampshire“The state moved from first to third in the primary calendar.”organizationDemocratic National Committee“The governing body that approved the new primary schedule.”locationSouth Carolina“The state moved to the first position in the primary calendar.”organizationDemocratic Party“The political party responsible for the calendar change.”personKen Martin“DNC Chair who issued a statement regarding the new calendar.”