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Democrats approve new primary election calendar, putting South Carolina first
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Maham Javaid
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The Democratic National Committee has recommended a new primary calendar for 2028 that places South Carolina first to better represent Black voters. The proposal, which still requires final approval, also includes Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia as early-voting states.
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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