Pete Buttigieg Returns to the State That Derailed His 2020 Bid
Summary
Pete Buttigieg returned to South Carolina, the state that ended his 2020 presidential campaign, as he considers running for president in 2028. He received strong support at events in the state, which now leads off the 2028 Democratic primary elections to better represent diverse voters.Key Facts
- Pete Buttigieg came in fourth in South Carolina in the 2020 Democratic primary, leading him to end his presidential bid.
- He is thinking about running for president again in 2028 but has not made a decision yet.
- South Carolina will hold the first Democratic primary in 2028, followed by Nevada and other states.
- The Democratic National Committee changed the primary calendar to start with South Carolina and Nevada to better include Black and Latino voters.
- Buttigieg was welcomed warmly at an NAACP event and a Black church during his recent visit to South Carolina.
- Polls show Buttigieg doing well among Democratic candidates for 2028 against some possible Republican opponents.
- Other expected Democratic candidates include Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Jon Ossoff.
- Buttigieg said he is mainly focused on the 2026 elections but is seen by some as preparing for a 2028 presidential run.
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