DNC Puts South Carolina First
The DNC approved a 2028 primary calendar starting in South Carolina, then Nevada.
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Democratic National Committee members on Aug. 15 approved a 2028 presidential nominating calendar that makes South Carolina the party’s first official contest, with its primary set for Jan. 22, 2028. Nevada follows on Feb. 1, then New Hampshire on Feb. 8, New Mexico on Feb. 15, Michigan on Feb. 22 and Virginia on Feb. 29. The lineup removes Iowa from its traditional opening position and moves New Hampshire behind two other states. Party leaders said the order gives earlier influence to Black and Latino voters and union members.
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