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Democrats Shift Primary Calendar | Salt Lake City News
Democrats are flipping the script on the 2028 primary calendar, putting South Carolina first — the same spot it held in 2024 — while Nevada, despite pushing hard for the top spot, gets the honor of being the first Western state. This bold move breaks from the Iowa-New Hampshire tradition, prioritizing states that better reflect the party’s diverse electorate, especially Black and Latino voters. The Rules and Bylaws panel endorsed the change, signaling a strategic shift to make the nomination process more representative — and forcing candidates to rethink early campaign strategies. Listen in…
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