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The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee recommended South Carolina as the first presidential primary state for 2028.
The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee voted to recommend South Carolina as the first presidential primary state for the 2028 election cycle. The full DNC will vote on the final calendar during its summer meeting in Austin, Texas. South Carolina representatives argued for the primary position based on the Supreme Court's impact on the previous Voting Rights Act and its role in Black representation in the South. Advocates stated that losing the status would be a