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Democrats to Vote on 2028 Primary Order, Biden-Backed SC Leads

7/21/2026

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The Democratic Rules and Bylaws Committee has met monthly to review early-placement proposals from about a dozen states.
Democrats could vote as early as Friday on the 2028 primary order, with the full Democratic National Committee giving final approval in August.
South Carolina Democratic leaders, backed by President Joe Biden, are lobbying to restore the state’s first-in-the-nation status, citing its roughly 25% Black and 9% Hispanic electorate.

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Story summary

The Democratic Rules and Bylaws Committee has met monthly to review early-placement proposals from about a dozen states.
Democrats could vote as early as Friday on the 2028 primary order, with the full Democratic National Committee giving final approval in August.
South Carolina Democratic leaders, backed by President Joe Biden, are lobbying to restore the state’s first-in-the-nation status, citing its roughly 25% Black and 9% Hispanic electorate.