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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 13, 2026Miami-Dade

Democratic National Committee finalizes 2028 presidential primary calendar

Democratic party officials are meeting this week to approve the official schedule for the 2028 presidential primary elections. This calendar will determine the order and timing of state contests to select the party's next presidential nominee.

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Why It Matters

The dictates the sequence of state voting, which significantly influences candidate momentum, campaign resource allocation, and the eventual selection of the party's presidential .

Key Facts

  • Democratic party officials are meeting this week in Austin, Texas.
  • The primary purpose of the gathering is to finalize the 2028 presidential primary calendar.
  • The calendar will establish the sequence of state-level primary contests.
  • The process aims to determine the party's nominee to succeed President Donald Trump.

Who's Mentioned

personRita Hart“Iowa Democratic Party Chair.”locationAustin, Texas“Location where the meeting is taking place.”organizationDemocrats“The political party organizing the primary calendar.”personMaggie Hassan“New Hampshire Senator opposing the calendar change.”personJoe Biden“Former President who advocated for the calendar change.”personJeanne Shaheen“New Hampshire Senator opposing the calendar change.”organizationDemocratic National Committee“The governing body finalizing the primary calendar.”personKen Martin“DNC Chairman facing internal criticism regarding leadership and fundraising.”personDonald Trump“Current President.”