Black Caucus
Coverage of Black Caucus in the Nexus archive.
- Democrats’ early 2028 primary calendar set to prioritize Black and Latino voters, organized labor
Democrats’ process for picking a 2028 presidential nominee will likely kick off in states where candidates need to appeal to key supporters such as Black and Latino voters and union members. The calendar sets South Carolina's primary for Jan. 22, followed by Nevada on Feb. 1, with early states also including New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia.
- Democrats' early 2028 primary calendar set to prioritize Black and Latino voters, organized labor
The Democratic National Committee set a 2028 primary calendar beginning with South Carolina on Jan. 22, followed by Nevada on Feb. 1. This schedule was designed to prioritize appealing to Black and Latino voters and union members, shifting focus away from Iowa and New Hampshire. Party leaders praised the plan for giving candidates a chance to prove themselves across more representative parts of the country.
- Democrats' early 2028 primary calendar set to prioritize Black and Latino voters, organized labor
The Democratic National Committee plans for its 2028 primary calendar to begin in South Carolina on Jan. 22, followed by Nevada and New Hampshire throughout February. This revised schedule is designed to appeal to key supporters including Black and Latino voters, union members, and rural populations. Party leaders praised the plan for giving candidates their best chance at replacing Donald Trump.