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The Impact of NM Becoming an Early Democratic Primary State

August 28, 2026

8.28.26 – New Mexico is set to vote fourth in the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential primary election. In part two of this conversation, state party Chair Sara Attleson and Democratic former state Senator Dede Feldman analyze the impact of becoming an early primary state on New Mexico, what still needs to happen to make it a reality, and the lessons gleaned from the last time state Democrats had an early say in the party’s presidential nominee.  

Host/Correspondent: 

Nash Jones  

Guest(s): 

Sara Attleson, Chair, Democratic Party of New Mexico  

Dede Feldman, Democratic Former State Senator