South Carolina to hold first 2028 Democratic presidential primary, DNC vote confirms

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The Democratic National Committee has confirmed South Carolina as the first official Democratic primary state for the 2028 presidential election.
The new calendar prioritizes states that better reflect the Democratic Party's diverse coalition of voters, including Black and Latino populations.
South Carolina will vote on January 22, followed by Nevada, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia before Super Tuesday.
This change marks a departure from tradition, reducing the influence of predominantly White states like Iowa and New Hampshire.
Democratic leaders in Iowa and New Hampshire have criticized the decision, arguing it diminishes their states' role in the nominating process.
The new calendar could influence the ideological balance within the Democratic Party between progressive and establishment wings.
The DNC plans to more strictly enforce the calendar for 2028, with potential consequences for states that defy the schedule.

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