The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has decided to maintain South Carolina as the first state to vote in the party's 2028 presidential primary process. This decision was made during a meeting of the DNC's rules and bylaws committee in Washington, D.C., where South Carolina received a majority of votes. The primary is scheduled for January 22, 2028, followed by Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia. The selections will require confirmation from the full DNC at a meeting next month.
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Democrats confirm South Carolina as first state for 2028 presidential primaries
The Democratic National Committee has voted to keep South Carolina as the first state in the 2028 presidential primaries, with the primary set for January 22, 2028. Other states, including Nevada and New Hampshire, will follow in the voting order, pending confirmation by the full DNC.
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