Democrats approve new primary election calendar, putting South Carolina first
Elections Democrats approve new primary election calendar, putting South Carolina first July 24, 20265:50 PM ET By Maham Javaid In this file photo, people wait to vote on the first day of early voting on May 26, 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina. Sean Rayford/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Sean Rayford/Getty Images/Getty Images North America South Carolina was chosen to hold the first Democratic presidential primary in 2028 after a panel voted on the calendar Friday afternoon. The move was pushed by key Democrats to prioritize Black voters, a reliable and influential voting bloc for the party.
- ▪Elections Democrats approve new primary election calendar, putting South Carolina first July 24, 20265:50 PM ET By Maham Javaid In this file photo, people wait to vote on the first day of early voting on May 26, 2026 in Columbia, South Caro
- ▪Sean Rayford/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Sean Rayford/Getty Images/Getty Images North America South Carolina was chosen to hold the first Democratic presidential primary in 2028 after a panel voted on
- ▪The move was pushed by key Democrats to prioritize Black voters, a reliable and influential voting bloc for the party.
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Elections Democrats approve new primary election calendar, putting South Carolina first July 24, 20265:50 PM ET By Maham Javaid In this file photo, people wait to vote on the first day of early voting on May 26, 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina. Sean Rayford/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Sean Rayford/Getty Images/Getty Images North America South Carolina was chosen to hold the first Democratic presidential primary in 2028 after a panel voted on the calendar Friday afternoon. The move was pushed by key Democrats to prioritize Black voters, a reliable and influential voting bloc for the party.
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