The Democratic Party’s debate about which states will get coveted early-voting spots in the 2028 presidential primary inched forward on Monday, with a new deadline for states to apply to lead the calendar.

The Democratic National Committee is requiring states to apply by Jan. 16, which would establish the new lineup of states to be set sometime next year. The committee is using similar criteria for an early calendar slot as 2022, calling for a regionally diverse set of states. The window could include up to five states that would vote before Super Tuesday, the DNC said.

“The real question we face is asking each state why including them in the…

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