South Carolina on cusp of being first 2028 Democratic presidential primary state
The other top contender was Nevada, and the panel grappled with whether the party should prioritize its most consistent voting bloc or the fastest-growing demographic group in the country. In its presentation before the bylaws committee in May, South Carolina representatives argued that it should remain the first primary state in light of the Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act and its impact on Black representation in the South. The Palmetto State also held the first Democratic presidential primary in 2024.South Carolina advocates have said that removing its status as the first primary contest now would be a "slap in the face" to the Democratic Party's Black voter base.
- ▪The other top contender was Nevada, and the panel grappled with whether the party should prioritize its most consistent voting bloc or the fastest-growing demographic group in the country.
- ▪In its presentation before the bylaws committee in May, South Carolina representatives argued that it should remain the first primary state in light of the Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act and its impact on Black representati
- ▪The Palmetto State also held the first Democratic presidential primary in 2024.South Carolina advocates have said that removing its status as the first primary contest now would be a "slap in the face" to the Democratic Party's Black voter
9 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 4 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 5 lean left, 1 lean right, 2 right.
- ▪ South Carolina to hold first Democratic 2028 primary, indicating DNC's push to court minority voters — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ Democrats move to keep South Carolina as first state to vote in 2028 presidential primaries — The Guardian — World
- ▪ DNC panel picks first 2028 primary state after battle over key voting blocs — Fox News — Latest
- ▪ South Carolina Will Likely Host First Democratic Primaries Of 2028 — Forbes — Business
- ▪ DNC panel recommends South Carolina hold the 1st presidential primary in 2028 — ABC News — Top
- ▪ DNC panel advances South Carolina as first state in the 2028 primary calendar — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Dem panel taps South Carolina to hold first 2028 presidential primary — Axios
- ▪ DNC committee sets up South Carolina to vote first in Democrats’ 2028 presidential primaries — NBC News — Top
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Politics South Carolina on cusp of being first 2028 Democratic presidential primary state By Anne Bryson Updated on: July 24, 2026 / 5:52 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google South Carolina is one step away from becoming the first-in-the-nation Democratic presidential primary state for 2028, after the Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee voted to recommend it at a meeting Friday.The proposed calendar will be voted on by the full DNC at its summer meeting next month in Austin, Texas. The other top contender was Nevada, and the panel grappled with whether the party should prioritize its most consistent voting bloc or the fastest-growing demographic group in the country.
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