Published July 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · Updated July 24, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Democrats tap South Carolina as first 2028 primary state
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A DNC committee selected South Carolina to hold the first presidential primary in the Democrats' 2028 nominating cycle. The decision removes Iowa and New Hampshire from their traditional early-state roles. Observers suggest the change could benefit Kamala Harris.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 19 hr ago, when Just the News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 5 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from New York Post. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
