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DNC Makes South Carolina First 2028 Primary, Sparks Nevada Push

7/27/2026

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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday to make South Carolina first on the 2028 Democratic primary calendar.
South Carolina’s primary is Jan. 22, 2028; Nevada follows on Feb. 1, and Super Tuesday occurs March 7, 2028.
South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain warned dropping the first-primary would insult Black voters.
Nevada Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno said her state should lead because it mirrors the coalition Democrats need.

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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday to make South Carolina first on the 2028 Democratic primary calendar.
South Carolina’s primary is Jan. 22, 2028; Nevada follows on Feb. 1, and Super Tuesday occurs March 7, 2028.
South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain warned dropping the first-primary would insult Black voters.
Nevada Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno said her state should lead because it mirrors the coalition Democrats need.