South Carolina to hold first 2028 Democratic presidential primary
Summary
The Democratic Party has approved a new schedule for the 2028 presidential primaries, making South Carolina the first state to hold a Democratic primary. This change gives more influence to states with diverse populations like South Carolina and Nevada, moving away from the traditional early roles of Iowa and New Hampshire.Key Facts
- South Carolina will hold the first Democratic presidential primary on January 22, 2028.
- Nevada will hold its primary on February 1, followed by New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia before Super Tuesday.
- The new calendar aims to highlight states with more Black and Latino voters who are important to the Democratic Party.
- Iowa and New Hampshire, traditionally the first primary states, are upset by the change and argue their early contests help vet candidates thoroughly.
- In 2024, New Hampshire held its primary before South Carolina despite the party’s schedule, resulting in the loss of official status.
- The Democratic National Committee plans to strictly enforce the new calendar in 2028 and may punish states that do not follow it.
- The schedule affects the power balance between moderate and progressive Democrats in early primary states.
- Only Nevada and New Mexico among the early states strongly favor progressive candidates, while others lean moderate or independent.
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