DNC to finalize controversial 2028 primary calendar, elevating South Carolina
Summary
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) plans to approve a new order for the 2028 presidential primaries, placing South Carolina first, followed by Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia. This change aims to better reflect the party’s diverse voter base and includes key battleground states important for the next presidential election.Key Facts
- South Carolina is set to hold the first Democratic primary in 2028 on January 22.
- Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia follow in that order, with Super Tuesday on March 7, 2028.
- The new schedule moves Nevada and Michigan earlier and delays New Hampshire’s primary.
- The DNC wants the early states to better represent Black and Latino voters, important groups in the Democratic coalition.
- South Carolina’s first position highlights outreach to Black voters.
- Nevada’s early spot aims to engage Latino voters after the party lost ground with this group in 2024.
- Michigan and Nevada are key battleground states that President Trump won in 2024 but Biden won in 2020.
- New Hampshire objects to its later spot due to state law requiring it to hold the first primary, leading to conflict with the DNC’s calendar.
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