DNC gives final approval of 2028 primary calendar starting in South Carolina
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has voted to approve the 2028 presidential primary calendar, starting with South Carolina. The party okayed a plan that has the Palmetto State kicking off the cycle on Jan. 22, 2028, followed by Nevada on Feb. 1. New Hampshire, long a first-in-the-nation contest, will hold its primary third, on Feb....
The Democratic National Committee has approved the 2028 presidential primary calendar. South Carolina will be the first state to hold a primary on January 22, 2028, followed by Nevada on February 1.
New Hampshire will hold its primary on February 4, according to The Hill. CBS News reports that New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia will round out the early-state lineup throughout February.
The new calendar aims to give greater influence to Black and Latino voters, who make up key parts of the Democratic coalition. CBS News contributor and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha said the schedule shows Black voters "the respect that they're due."
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