A fight over Democrats’ primary calendar could shape who gains early momentum in the 2028 race. These 12 states are contenders:

What if the first state to vote … isn’t a state at all?

Other southern states are advocating for South Carolina to remain the first to vote in the Democratic presidential primaries.

A fight over Democrats’ primary calendar could shape who gains early momentum in the 2028 race. These 12 states are contenders: