Democrats pick South Carolina as first 2028 primary state
The Democratic National Committee officially selected South Carolina as the first state to vote in the party's 2028 presidential primaries. During the DNC's summer meeting in Austin, Texas, members codified a prior July vote by the organization's Rules and Bylaws Committee. Following South Carolina in the early nominating calendar will be Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia, according to an official DNC news release. Party leaders have emphasized that starting the primary calendar in diverse states better reflects the broader national electorate. The initial voting state traditionally plays a critical role in shaping early momentum, candidate viability, and national media narrative during a presidential nomination cycle. State party organizations and prospective candidates are already beginning to adjust campaign strategies to align with the newly confirmed primary schedule well in advance of 2028 contests.
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Reuters published report on DNC official vote on August 15, 2026. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/democrats-pick-south-carolina-first-2028-primary-state-2026-08-15/
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