Democrats approve a 2028 presidential primary calendar that leads off with South Carolina, followed by Nevada

New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia round out the early states, throughout February. Democrats seeking the party's presidential nomination in 2028 will need to prove themselves early on in states where Black and Latino voters and union members are key supporters, under an election-year calendar approved Saturday. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats approve a 2028 presidential primary calendar that leads off with South Carolina, followed by Nevada.