Dems' primary plan gives Native Americans more power

The Democratic Party has instituted a primary plan for the 2028 presidential race that elevates the political influence of Native American voters. Under the new schedule, New Mexico has secured an influential early voting position, scheduled for February 15, 2028.

This scheduling shift places a long-overlooked constituency into a more prominent role within the primary process. Native American voters comprise approximately 12 percent of New Mexico's population, giving the demographic significant sway in the state's newly designated early primary slot.