POLITICSVIRGINIA MERCURY
Virginia voters could gain a bigger voice in choosing the 2028 presidential nominees
Virginia is proposed to hold its Democratic presidential primary on Feb. 29, 2028, making it the sixth early-voting state ahead of Super Tuesday. The Democratic National Committee will vote on the calendar during its August meeting, with Virginia and Michigan being the largest states in the early window, potentially influencing the nomination race.
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