South Carolina Democrats will fight to keep 'first in the nation' primary status in 2028
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Three years before 2028, the outlines of the next presidential race are already growing clearer, with large fields of potential primary candidates in both parties already making early moves. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. But one big thing is very much unclear for Democrats: which state will vote first when the primaries start.
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Main Idea: South Carolina Democrats say they will fight to keep their state first on the Democratic presidential primary calendar in 2028, while the DNC says it will review the schedule in a fair process.
Key Points:
- South Carolina gained the Democratic Party’s first sanctioned primary slot in 2024 after Iowa was moved aside.
- State party leaders say South Carolina is a strong test for Democratic candidates because it has a wide mix of voters and low campaign costs.
- The Democratic National Committee says it will run an open process for the 2028 calendar and says all states can take part.
- Iowa and New Hampshire Democrats are also pushing back and want a say in who goes first.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Ongoing fights over the 2028 primary order could add confusion and cost for voters, parties, and candidates, with rules still unsettled and some states risking a clash with national Democrats.
Positive Impact
South Carolina’s first primary spot could give voters more attention and pressure candidates to spend time on broader issues, including race and rural concerns.
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- Primary:Democratic National Committeepolitical organization
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- Democratic National Committeepolitical organizationPrimaryEvaluated
Central national party body that will decide whether to change the 2028 primary calendar.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - South Carolina Democratic Partypolitical organizationPrimaryAI selected
Central organization in the article fighting to keep South Carolina first in the 2028 Democratic primary calendar.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale SpainpersonPrimaryAI selected
Main quoted figure and current party chair leading South Carolina’s push to remain first.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - DNC Chair Ken MartinpersonMajorAI selected
Named party leader whose comments frame the calendar review and process.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Iowa Democratic Partypolitical organizationMajorAI selected
Key state party likely to contest South Carolina’s first-in-the-nation status.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita HartpersonMajorAI selected
Named party chair speaking directly about Iowa’s expected challenge to the 2028 calendar.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Jaime HarrisonpersonMajorAI selected
Former DNC and South Carolina Democratic Party chair whose position on South Carolina’s status is a major part.
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