South Carolina on cusp of being first 2028 Democratic presidential primary state
Summary
South Carolina is close to being the first state to hold the 2028 Democratic presidential primary. The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee recommended this, and the full committee will vote on it next month.Key Facts
- South Carolina wants to keep its spot as the first state in the Democratic presidential primary for 2028.
- The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee voted to recommend South Carolina for this role.
- The full Democratic National Committee will vote on the proposed calendar at its summer meeting in Austin, Texas.
- Nevada was the other main state considered to be first in the primary calendar.
- South Carolina argues its first-primary status is important because of the impact of a Supreme Court ruling on voting rights and Black voter representation in the South.
- South Carolina held the first Democratic presidential primary in 2024 as well.
- Some South Carolina Democratic leaders say removing its status would hurt the party’s Black voter base, which has been very loyal.
- The debate involves choosing between states with consistent Democratic voters and those with fast-growing populations.
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