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to dream Jacky Rosen, D-Nev.who just narrowly won re-election in a state that also went to President-elect Trump, is advocating for Democrats to make Nevada the first in the nation’s primary in the 2028 presidential election.
“We’re very proud to look like the rest of the nation. We’re the most, one of the most ethnically diverse states,” he said in an interview with Fox News Digital.
In a note earlier this month, Also the Nevada Democratic Party argued that the state should go first in the next presidential race.
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Rosen, center, pushed to make Nevada the first primary in 2028. (Reuters)
“If Democrats want to win back working-class voters and rebuild our broad coalition of voters of color, we should elevate the nation’s most working-class and most diverse battleground state to a first-preference presidential primary for the 2028 cycle,” the state wrote. Party president Daniele Monroe-Moreno reported Nevada Independent.
Rosen listed some of the attributes Nevada residents have that make it a great place for Democrats to start. “We have one of the fastest growing Native Asian Pacific Islander populations in the nation. We have a very strong and engaged black community,” he explained. “We are a strong union state — a heavy labor state. We have tourism. We can talk about tourism, the main economic driver of every state in this nation.”
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Rosen narrowly defeated Republican Sam Brown in the 2024 state Senate race. (Reuters)
“What I hope is that anybody who wants to be the leader of the Democratic Party … if they come to Nevada, they can hear from a diverse group of businesses, of individuals, with about 200,000 veterans” said the senator.
“Come hear from our small businesses, our veterans, our seniors, all the different groups. You’ll be able to hear again what people are concerned about and what they’re hoping for,” he added.
The Democratic senator’s quest for Nevada’s first primary in 2028 comes as Democrats prepare to select a new party leader. Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Jaime Harrison announced his intention to step down after the 2024 election. Some Democrats have already announced their candidacy to be the next leader.
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DNC head Jaime Harrison announced he was stepping down after the disappointing election results. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
The campaign for Nevada to be the first primary also comes after a decision to be made The South Carolina primary The primary in the 2024 election drew significant pushback, especially from New Hampshire, which had previously held the title of the nation’s first Democratic primary.
Rosen also reflected on his narrow election victory against Republican candidate Sam Brown and ahead of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
“Nevada races are always tight,” he prefaced.
According to the Democrat, “I will tell you that my motto is really: Agree where you can. Fight where you have to. Be practical to find results.”
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Rosen was ranked as one of the most bipartisan lawmakers. (Fox News)
Rosen highlighted his bipartisan efforts during his campaign, noting several groups that had ranked him among the most bipartisan members of Congress and the Senate.
“I have been able to deliver in Nevada, becoming one of the most bipartisan, effective and independent senators, always putting Nevada first,” he said.
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His advice to Democrats across the country, including those running in competitive races in 2026, is to “be present. Engage. Listen to people. Find out what they care about. Find out what they expect. Be practical and do it.” Be practical and find places where you can agree.”
