Nevada Democrats Push for First-in-Nation Presidential Primary in 2028

State leaders argue Nevada's diversity and working-class demographics make it the ideal choice to lead the Democratic nominating process.

Nevada Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno issued a memo urging the Democratic National Committee to prioritize diverse, working-class states for the 2028 primary calendar.
The memo highlights Nevada's racial and economic diversity, political competitiveness, and strong union presence as key reasons to make it the first primary state.
Nevada Democrats argue that starting the primary process in states with predominantly white, college-educated populations has hurt the party's ability to connect with working-class and minority voters.
The push comes as Democrats prepare to elect a new DNC chair in February 2025, with the next leader playing a key role in shaping the 2028 primary calendar.
Nevada's leaders believe a first-in-nation primary would boost Democratic voter engagement in the state and help the party regain ground after recent losses in key demographics.