DNC committee sets up South Carolina to vote first in Democrats’ 2028 presidential primaries

The Democratic National Committee rules committee has designated South Carolina to hold the first Democratic presidential nominating contest for the 2028 primaries. This decision ensures the state remains at the front of the voting line. While South Carolina is poised to lead the process, lawmakers from Nevada also campaigned vigorously for the opportunity to host the first primary. The move solidifies the sequence of events for the upcoming 2028 Democratic presidential nomination cycle.