DNC panel picks first 2028 primary state after battle over key voting blocs

The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws panel selected South Carolina as the first state for the 2028 Democratic presidential primary over Nevada, prioritizing the state's role in engaging Black voters. The decision reflects a strategic focus on maintaining support for Black voters, who are central to the Democratic base, while also including Nevada, New Hampshire, Michigan, Virginia, and New Mexico in the early primary window.