Rental rates and abortion laws: Dems scrutinize states vying to go first in picking a president

Democratic Party leaders from multiple states advocated for their states to hold the first presidential primary in 2028, emphasizing voter diversity and candidate preparedness. Iowa and New Hampshire argued they must maintain their traditional first-in-the-nation status due to state laws requiring earlier primary or caucus dates. The Democratic National Committee faces challenges reconciling state legal constraints with efforts to diversify the early voting calendar.