Black, Latino Dems feud over calendar for 2028 presidential primary
Summary
Black and Latino leaders in the Democratic Party are arguing over which state should hold the first presidential primary in 2028—South Carolina or Nevada. This disagreement highlights the importance of Black and Latino voters to the party’s success in presidential elections.Key Facts
- South Carolina has a large Black population and was first in the 2024 Democratic primary calendar.
- Nevada has a large Latino population, as well as significant Black, Asian, and Native American populations.
- Black leaders like Rev. Al Sharpton and South Carolina’s Democratic chair want South Carolina to stay first.
- More than two dozen Latino leaders support Nevada being first to better engage Latino voters, who are a growing part of the electorate.
- The primary calendar decision is made by the Democratic National Committee’s Rules & Bylaws Committee.
- Some Democrats want to delay the decision until after the 2024 midterm elections to consider more information.
- The order of states voting can affect which candidates gain an early advantage.
- Nevada’s Democratic chair emphasized that Black voters are spread across the country, not just in specific states.
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