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Democratic National Committee proposes South Carolina as 2028 primary opener

The Democratic Party is moving to designate South Carolina as the first state in the 2028 primary calendar, continuing a shift away from the traditional Iowa caucus. The proposal remains subject to a final party-wide vote to formalize the schedule and delegate allocation rules.

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#elections #democratic party #us politics #primary calendar

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developingPolitics9h ago

DNC Reaffirms South Carolina as First 2028 Presidential Primary State

The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee has reaffirmed South Carolina as the inaugural state for the 2028 presidential primary calendar, scheduled for January 22, 2028. This decision, aimed at prioritizing a racially diverse electorate, is confirmed, though it continues to face internal party friction regarding New Hampshire's traditional early-state status.

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