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Democrats are rewriting the 2028 presidential primary calendar, moving South Carolina to the top spot and kicking Iowa out of the early lineup — a bold move to prioritize states that better reflect the party’s diverse electorate, especially Black and Latino voters. The proposed schedule, still awaiting DNC approval, would see Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia gain early influence before Super Tuesday. Critics, including Iowa’s party chair, call it messy and out of touch, while New Hampshire faces a legal showdown over its mandatory first-in-the-nation status. DNC Chair Ken Martin argues the change ensures candidates connect with a broader base and that voters — not money — will decide. This shake-up signals a major shift toward a more representative nomination process, even as some states push back.

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