- 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.
The Democratic party chose South Carolina over Nevada for the upcoming primary election.
6 reports, 4 independent
Updated Jul 26
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What happened
The Democratic party chose South Carolina over Nevada for the upcoming primary election.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Debates and election results concerning Nevada's primary status versus South Carolina.Sub-event
Democratic party chooses SC over NV for primary.1 source
The competition between Nevada and South Carolina to lead the 2028 primary calendar is intensifying.1 source
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The entities involved
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South Carolina
state of the United States of America
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Nevada
state of the United States of America
Related events
- South Carolina defends its open primary structure against a challenge from the Republican Party.
- States competed to replace the New Hampshire primary, with South Carolina and Nevada being the finalists for the primary.
- Republican primary voting is currently underway in South Carolina.
- South Carolina legislators are currently discussing the state's primary state selection process.
- The election process to replace the deceased Senator Lindsey Graham in South Carolina is underway, involving specific rulings from the Election Commission and the Department of Justice.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- kpbs.orgDemocrats approve a new primary election calendar, putting South Carolina first
- okcfox.comDemocrats pick South Carolina over Nevada for first 2028 presidential primary
- townhall.comDems Know They Probably Should've Kept This Poll Private, Right?
- theyeshivaworld.comPRIMARY SHAKEUP: South Carolina Set To Vote First In 2028 Democratic Race