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Democrats Put South Carolina First in New Primary Calendar
State of the Union: Citing diversity concerns, the Democratic Party locked in a new schedule for its 2028 primary.
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South Carolina chosen as first state on Democrats’ 2028 primary calendar
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What happenedThe DNC's new primary calendar signals a shift from previous years, when less diverse states were the ones to begin the primary process.
What changedThe center frames it as "South Carolina chosen as first state on Democrats’ 2028 primary calendar". The right frames it as "Democrats Set 2028 Primary Calendar, With South Carolina First".
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Still Watching. The center frames it as "South Carolina chosen as first state on Democrats’ 2028 primary calendar". The right frames it as "Democrats Set 2028 Primary Calendar, With South Carolina First".
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Right ·News report
The Epoch Times1h ago
Democrats Set 2028 Primary Calendar, With South Carolina First
The Democratic Party's presidential nominating calendar had featured Iowa first from 1972 to 2020.
Center ·News report
Straight Arrow News3h ago
South Carolina chosen as first state on Democrats’ 2028 primary calendar
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The DNC's new primary calendar signals a shift from previous years, when less diverse states were the ones to begin the primary process.
Center ·News report
Vanguard (Nigeria)3h ago
US Democrats choose South Carolina to kick off 2028 primaries
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The US Democratic Party voted Saturday to prioritize minority-heavy states in its kick-off of 2028 presidential primaries, opening the nominating calendar in South Carolina and Nevada.
Center ·News report
Al Jazeera English2h ago
US Democrats finalise major shakeup to 2028 presidential primary calendar
South Carolina will again take centre stage as the first nominating contest, pushing Iowa from its top spot.
Center ·News report
The Hill4h ago
Sunday shows preview: Key primary races set stage for tight November battles, Democrats raise concerns over USS Lincoln conditions
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Center ·News report
Democrats put South Carolina first in 2028 primary calendar
The Democratic party pushed Iowa from the top of its 2028 presidential primary timeline. Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin says the changes will ensure candidates are “battle-t...
Center ·News report
CBS News Politics6h ago
South Carolina to hold first 2028 Democratic presidential primary
South Carolina's Democratic presidential primary will take place on Jan. 22, 2028. Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia will also hold early Democratic nominating contes...