Democratic National Committee Rules Committee

The Democratic National Committee Rules Committee selected South Carolina to host the first Democratic presidential primary in 2028, prioritizing it over Iowa, Nevada, and New Hampshire to amplify Black voters. The decision aligns with Democrats' efforts to counter the Supreme Court's recent Voting Rights Act ruling and precedes expected changes to the Republican primary schedule.

The Democratic National Committee Rules Committee decided South Carolina will host the first Democratic presidential primary of 2028. The decision aims to amplify Black voters and responds to the Supreme Court's recent ruling on the Voting Rights Act. South Carolina was selected over contenders like Nevada and New Hampshire, shifting from Iowa's traditional first-primary position.

The Democratic National Committee Rules Committee has selected South Carolina to host the first Democratic presidential primary in 2028, prioritizing Black voter engagement over traditional states like Iowa, Nevada, and New Hampshire. This decision follows the Supreme Court's recent ruling limiting race-based factors in redistricting, with potential changes also expected for the Republican primary schedule.