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Democrats Pick South Carolina As First 2028 Primary State
South Carolina and Nevada had tussled in July over which state should claim the top spot.
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Democrats approve 2028 primary calendar that puts South Carolina first
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South Carolina would hold its primary on Jan. 22, 2028 under the Democratic National Committee’s plan. Nevada would follow on Feb. 1. The plan aims to give a bigger voice to Black and Latino voters.
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Democrats Make South Carolina the First Contest in 2028 Presidential Primary Calendar
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Democrats Put South Carolina First in New Primary Calendar
State of the Union: Citing diversity concerns, the Democratic Party locked in a new schedule for its 2028 primary. The post Democrats Put South Carolina First in New Primary Calendar appeared first on The American Conservative.
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