Democratic National Committee Designates South Carolina as First 2028 Primary State

Why it matters locally: While Nevada was not selected as the first primary state, the DNC's decision to shift early primary states reflects a broader strategy that could influence which states receive significant attention and resources during the 2028 Democratic presidential campaign, potentially impacting Nevada's role in the subsequent primary schedule.

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WASHINGTON – The Democratic National Committee (DNC) rules committee has designated South Carolina to hold the first primary in the 2028 Democratic presidential nominating process. This decision alters the sequence of states initiating the party's primary calendar. NBC National Political Reporter Ben Kamisar reported on the committee's action. The DNC previously had two other states open its presidential primary calendar. The committee's change replaces those two states with states that feature different demographic compositions. South Carolina will now lead the early voting schedule for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028.