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South Carolina set to open Democratic presidential primary again
South Carolina has been selected to lead the Democratic presidential primary for 2028, breaking from tradition by not including Iowa first. The decision aims to elevate racially diverse states and was influenced by President Joe Biden's 2024 campaign adjustments. The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee proposed this change, pending full approval, with South Carolina's role as a key Southern contest for Black voter support highlighted.
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