- Southern leaders are lobbying for South Carolina to serve as a proving ground during primary discussions involving Democratic figures.
- DNC chairs lobbied on May 28, 2026, for South Carolina to lead the 2028 primary calendar.
- Advocates successfully pushed for South Carolina to be used as a testing ground for primary calendar diversity and change.
Political figures including Gavin Newsom, Andy Beshear, and Joe Biden discussed the future of the political calendar during the DNC summer meeting in Austin.
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What happened
Political figures including Gavin Newsom, Andy Beshear, and Joe Biden discussed the future of the political calendar during the DNC summer meeting in Austin.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Democratic National Committee
top institution of the U.S. Democratic Party
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Gavin Newsom
40th governor of California since 2019
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Joe Biden
46th President of the United States (2021–2025)
Related events
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