A group of prominent Latino leaders is pressing the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to change the party’s presidential nominating schedule so Nevada becomes the first state to vote in the Democratic nomination process in 2028. According to a letter obtained by The Hill and also reported by Yahoo News, about two dozen Latino leaders have written to members of the DNC’s Rules and Bylaws Committee with the request. The proposal would make Nevada the earliest state to cast votes—either through a primary or a caucus—rather than having another state set the kickoff.
The push is described as a last-minute effort aimed at influencing DNC rules decisions ahead of the 2028 cycle. While the outlets report the existence and purpose of the letter, they do not indicate that the DNC has committed to adopting Nevada as the first voting state. The request is framed as part of broader negotiations over how and when states vote in Democratic presidential primaries and caucuses.
