Democrats set South Carolina first in 2028 primary
By The BriefBrief
Democrats finalized the 2028 presidential primary calendar, making South Carolina the first contest and pushing back Iowa and New Hampshire.
WHO:Democrats
WHAT:Democrats finalized the order of the first six states for the 2028 presidential primary calendar, placing South Carolina first and moving Iowa and New Hampshire later.
WHEN:Reported Aug 15, 2026 at 2:27 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The party finalized the new order for the first six states to winnow the candidate field.
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