Democratic panel recommends South Carolina lead 2028 presidential nominating calendar

The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee recommended South Carolina to host the first primary in the 2028 presidential election cycle, winning a 26-19-4 vote over Nevada and New Hampshire. The proposal includes expanding early primaries to six states, with Iowa likely excluded, and cites the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling as a factor in prioritizing Southern and diverse voter representation.