The Democrats’ 2028 calendar fight: 12 states apply for a spot at the front of the line

By Arit John, Ethan Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Democrats are kicking off the process of setting their 2028 presidential primary calendar this month, after 12 states submitted applications to lead the process. For decades, Democrats closely mirrored Republicans with their primary schedule, with the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primaries leading the race to the