With 2026 upon us, the Democratic Party is now considering which states to put in the forefront as “early” states to hold primaries or caucuses early in 2028 for the Presidential nomination.
Four states will be selected by the Democratic National Committee from a total of 12 states from four regions competing.
East—New Hampshire, Delaware
South—Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee
Midwest—Michigan, Illinois, Iowa
West—Nevada, New Mexico
In the past, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Iowa, and Nevada have been favored as “early” state contests for delegates.
However, this author and blogger, after much consideration, has the view that the four states that should go first, are:
New Hampshire
Virginia
Michigan
New Mexico