Nevada Seeks First Spot in 2028 Presidential Primary Calendar
In an effort to secure a strategic advantage for the Democratic Party, the Nevada State Democratic Party has formally submitted a proposal to the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) Rules and Bylaws Committee. The proposal aims to position Nevada at the forefront of the presidential primary calendar in 2028.
Daniele Monroe-Moreno, Chair of the Nevada State Democratic Party, emphasized the significance of this move, stating:
“There’s no better proving ground for any Democratic presidential contender than a union-strong, majority-minority, competitive battleground state. Putting a state that looks like America at the front of the calendar will put our party in the strongest position to win back the White House.”
The proposal outlines the rationale behind selecting Nevada as the first state, highlighting it as a critical strategic decision for the party’s future:
“The Democratic Party is facing a critical moment where we must be strategic in our efforts to earn back Latino support, craft an economic message that resonates across the country, begin the work to reach working-class voters, and turn out diverse communities … As a diverse, working-class, battleground state, Nevada is best poised to nominate a candidate who can win in November.”
The submission emphasizes that Nevada is well-suited for this position by meeting all the criteria set by the DNC’s Rules and Bylaws Committee:
Rigorousness: “Nevada is the most working-class and most diverse battleground state in the nation. We have a majority-minority population, and we have the highest concentration of non-college educated voters of all battlegrounds. We are also home to urban, suburban, and rural communities, making us geographically diverse. Nevada looks like America and best represents the coalition we need to win in 2028.”
Fairness: “Nevada is a small and accessible state of just over three million people with two media markets where presidential contenders can still meet voters face to face, and retail politics with a strong grassroots organization can make a real difference.”
Efficiency: “Nevada has some of the most progressive voting laws in the country, making both registration and voting widely available.”
This proposal has garnered the backing of influential leaders and organizations, including Nevada’s federal delegation, Culinary Union 226, Nevada State AFL-CIO, and Somos Votantes.
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