US Democrats choose South Carolina to kick off 2028 primaries
The new schedule, led by South Carolina and Nevada, aims to test White House hopefuls by exposing them to a more diverse electorate, as well as key states in the general election.
The US Democratic Party has decided to start its 2028 presidential primary season in South Carolina, a state with a significant African American population, followed by Nevada, which is over 30% Latino. This decision, announced by Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin, is intended to represent the party's values and help Democrats retake the White House.
The new schedule also aims to expose presidential hopefuls to a more diverse electorate and key states in the general election. However, the party has imposed penalties for states that do not comply with the designated schedule, as some have previously defied the rules. New Hampshire, despite having a predominantly white population, defied the new schedule and held its primary before South Carolina in the 2024 race.
Iowa, which requires caucuses to take place before any other state, also remains uncertain about compliance.
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