James Roosevelt Jr.

The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee recommended South Carolina to hold the first primary in the 2028 presidential election cycle, with a 26-19-4 vote. The proposal includes New Hampshire, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, and Virginia as early primary states, excluding Iowa. The decision awaits final approval by the full DNC next month.

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.

The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee recommended South Carolina to host the first primary in the 2028 presidential race, pending a final vote by the DNC. The decision includes expanding early primaries to six states, excluding Iowa, and highlights efforts to reach Southern and Black voters amid a Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act.

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.