DNC Locks In 2028 Primary Map, Putting States With Latino-Heavy Voters Up Front

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 05: Members of Make the Road Action Nevada, a progressive Latino political organization, cheer while waiting for speakers at the Nevada Democratic Party's election results watch party at Aria Resort & Casino on November 05, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Today, voters cast their ballots to determine whether Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris or Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump will become the next President of the United States as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Credit: Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The Democratic National Committee locked in its 2028 presidential primary calendar on Saturday, and for the first time, two states with sizable Latino populations will help shape the party's nominee before most of the country casts a single vote. Meeting in Austin, Texas, DNC members gave final approval to a six-state early lineup that keeps Nevada in the second slot and adds New Mexico to the early calendar for the first time, according to CNN.

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