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Democratic Party 2028 primary calendar

Overview

On July 24, 2026, the DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee voted 26-19-4 to place South Carolina at the top of the 2028 Democratic presidential primary calendar, moving Iowa off the early-state lineup for the first time in decades. The panel set South Carolina’s primary for Jan. 22, 2028, followed by Nevada (Feb. 1), New Hampshire (Feb. 8), New Mexico (Feb. 15), Michigan (Feb. 22), and Virginia (Feb. 29) before Super Tuesday on March 7.

Committee members framed the change as a way to give greater influence to the party’s racially diverse coalition, especially Black voters. Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb noted, “Black voters didn’t just show up for this party in 2020. They saved us,” while South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain called the vote “a commitment to competing in the South.”

In August, the DNC met in Austin, Texas, to formally approve the schedule. DNC Chairman Ken Martin described the move as resulting in the “most diverse calendar in the party’s history.” To ensure compliance with the new order, the DNC voted to increase penalties for states that fail to adhere to the approved schedule. Martin emphasized that the new process ensures there will be “no shortcuts” and “no coronation,” stating that the 2028 nominee must earn support across the full breadth of the country.

The reshuffle, which sidelines Iowa following President Biden’s poor 2020 performance there, aims to frontload states with more diverse populations to better reflect the party’s national base. While party leaders argue the new order ensures candidates are “battle-tested” by engaging with Black, Latino, and union members, some critics suggest the move may serve to protect the party establishment, noting that South Carolina has historically acted as a “firewall” for establishment candidates against insurgent left-wing campaigns.

Entities

South Carolina · Ken Martin · Democratic National Committee · Nevada · Democratic Party

Claims

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"The early voting sequence includes New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia during February 2028."

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"The 2028 primary calendar begins with South Carolina on January 22, followed by Nevada on February 1."

The first claim asserts the calendar begins with South Carolina on January 22, while the second claim asserts the early sequence includes New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia in February.

[DISPUTED] The 2028 primary calendar begins with South Carolina on January 22, followed by Nevada on February 1.
[DISPUTED] The early voting sequence includes New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia during February 2028.
[● 19 SOURCES] DNC Chair Ken Martin described the new calendar as the most diverse in the party's history.
[● 11 SOURCES] Iowa has been removed from the early primary lineup.
[● 2 SOURCES] The DNC voted to increase penalties for states that do not follow the approved primary calendar.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The DNC approved a resolution to abolish ICE unanimously.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The DNC lifted a ban on using ranked-choice voting for presidential primaries.

Timeline

25 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Democratic National Committee approves 2028 presidential primary calendar
The Democratic National Committee has approved a 2028 presidential primary calendar that moves South Carolina to the first voting position, ahead of Iowa and New Hampshire.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 59 sources
Democratic National Committee approves new 2028 primary calendar
The DNC has approved a new 2028 presidential primary calendar, placing South Carolina first on January 22 and removing Iowa from the early lineup to prioritize diverse electorates.
30 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Democratic Party selects South Carolina as first 2028 primary state
The Democratic Party has selected South Carolina as the first state to host the 2028 presidential primaries, shifting away from Iowa and New Hampshire to better reflect voter diversity.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Democratic Party Sets 2028 Primary Calendar with South Carolina First
The U.S. Democratic Party has placed South Carolina first in the 2028 primary calendar, sidelining Nevada and Iowa, prompting internal debate over early‑state strategy and candidate positioning.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 46 sources
South Carolina Chosen to Lead 2028 Democratic Primary Calendar
The DNC’s Rules and Bylaws Committee voted to make South Carolina the first state in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary, pushing Iowa out and placing Nevada second, a shift meant to elevate Black voter cl
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Democratic National Committee to vote on 2028 primary calendar this week
The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee may vote this week on the 2028 primary calendar, with final approval set for August; South Carolina seeks to regain its first‑in‑the‑nation status.

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