# Democrats eye 2028 race as states compete to go first

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Published: 2026-05-29T09:00:00+00:00
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As Democrats turn the page on 2024, a new high-stakes fight is underway over which states will kick off the 2028 presidential primaries . Twelve states made their pitches to the Democratic National Committee, which ranged from racial diversity to electoral history. The coveted early spots can shape the entire race and bring a surge of campaign spending and national media attention. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers explains the political stakes and which states may have the edge.  Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com .  Episode transcript available here .  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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