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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — All NewsAugust 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 sequence of state primary contests, which directly impacts which candidates gain early momentum and voter demographics that influence the party's eventual nominee.

Key Facts

  • The Democratic Party voted on Saturday to change the presidential primary calendar for 2028.
  • The new schedule is intended to increase the influence of Black and Latino voters.
  • The new schedule is intended to increase the influence of union members.
  • The calendar change applies to the nomination process for the 2028 presidential election.

Who's Mentioned

personJoe Biden“President whose 2020 primary campaign was boosted by South Carolina voters.”locationNevada“The state designated to hold the second primary on February 1, 2028.”organizationDemocratic National Committee“The governing body that approved the new primary schedule.”locationSouth Carolina“The state designated to hold the first primary on January 22, 2028.”organizationDemocratic Party“The political organization responsible for the calendar change.”personKen Martin“DNC Chair who issued a statement regarding the new calendar.”