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Dems pick South Carolina to lead 2028 primary calendar
Democrats selected South Carolina as the first presidential primary state for 2028, shifting from past cycles that featured Iowa and Nevada. The decision emphasizes South Carolina's significant Black voting bloc and aims to strengthen Black voting power in the South, while Michigan replaced Iowa as the Midwest's early state. Nevada's potential delays in processing election results and concerns about diversity in traditional early states influenced the choice.
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