Democratic panel recommends South Carolina lead 2028 presidential nominating calendar

The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee recommended South Carolina to hold the first Democratic primary in the 2028 presidential election cycle, with a 26-19-4 vote over Nevada and New Hampshire. The committee also expanded the number of early primaries to six states, including New Mexico and Virginia, while Iowa was excluded. Former President Joe Biden supported South Carolina’s selection after his 2020 victory there.