Democrats set calendar for ’28 primary elections
Democrats approved a new schedule for their 2028 presidential primary elections. South Carolina will go first, followed by five other early contests designed to give Black voters, Latino voters, and union members significant influence in choosing the party's next presidential nominee.
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8 sourcesDems reshape 2028 presidential primary calendar, put South Carolina first
Democrats' approve 2028 presidential calendar that puts South Carolina in lead spot
Democrats approve primary calendar beginning with S.C., pushing Iowa and New Hampshire back
Democrats set their 2028 primary calendar, with South Carolina going first
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22 sourcesDemocrats put South Carolina first in 2028 primary calendar
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10 sourcesDemocrats Put South Carolina First in 2028 Presidential Primary Calendar
Democrats finalize 2028 primary calendar, make South Carolina first state to ballot
Democrats Put South Carolina First in New Primary Calendar
South Carolina leads off, Nevada in 2nd spot for Democrats’ ’28 presidential calendar
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4 developments- Aug 13Democrats gathering to give final approval to 2028 presidential primary calendar
- Aug 14Democrats expected to approve South Carolina as first primary in 2028, but other states pushing back
- Aug 15Democrats' 2028 presidential calendar gives Black and Latino voters and union members an early say
- Aug 15Democrats set their 2028 primary calendar, with South Carolina going first
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Quiet for 63 daysLast development · Aug 15 — Democrats set their 2028 primary calendar, with South Carolina going first