Published July 24, 2026 at 1:13 PM ET · Updated July 24, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
Democrats vote to make South Carolina the first 2028 primary state
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The Democratic National Committee approved a new primary calendar putting South Carolina first for the 2028 presidential nominating contest. New Hampshire Democrats indicated they would buck the DNC and still hold their own primary first.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 6 hr ago, when NBC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 7 independent outlets, including 6 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from CBS News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
