Why Nevada wants to vote 1st in 2028 Presidential primary: New Ballot Battleground: Nevada

RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Nevada has already climbed the Presidential primary calendar, establishing itself in the slate of early states that vote prior to Super Tuesday. But now Democratic party leaders want to move up to first in the nation, with the Nevada Dems officially submitting their bid to the DNC last month.

Why is Nevada deserving of the coveted top spot? In the first episode of season 3 of the Ballot Battleground: Nevada podcast, host Ben Margiott speaks to DNC Vice Chair Artie Blanco about Nevada’s bid to become the first Democratic presidential contest in 2028.

We unpack how the DNC sets the calendar, why Nevada’s diversity and battleground status matter, and what lessons were learned from the 2024 primary shake-up. Plus, what a “Nevada first” calendar could mean for voters, campaigns, and national policy priorities.

New episodes drop every other Wednesday (schedule subject to change depending on guests’ availability and the news cycle). Watch on YouTube, use the player below or click this link to listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening!

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