These Are the 12 States Vying to Kick Off Democrats’ 2028 Contest

There were a few surprises, and subtle regional digs, as Democratic state parties angled for early spots on the next presidential primary calendar. The New York Times reviewed their applications.Joseph R. Biden Jr. campaigning in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, in 2020. Democrats in the state are hoping to keep it at the front of the party’s presidential nominating calendar.