Southern Democratic leaders say South Carolina should hold first primary in 2028
Summary
Democratic leaders from southern states want South Carolina to hold the first primary election in the 2028 presidential race. They sent a letter to the Democratic National Committee chair asking for this change.Key Facts
- Democratic Party chairs from Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and West Virginia signed the letter.
- They support South Carolina voters casting the first ballots in the 2028 presidential primaries.
- The letter was addressed to Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).
- The goal is to change the current order of primary elections.
- The DNC has a Rules and Bylaws committee that oversees primary schedules.
- South Carolina has previously held early primaries in presidential election years.
- This request aims to increase the influence of southern states in choosing the Democratic nominee.
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