South Carolina would be the first state to hold a Democratic primary for president in 2028 under a preliminary recommendation passed with 26 out of 49 votes Friday by a Democratic National Committee panel, capping an internal debate riven with racial overtones.
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Party officials also recommended New Hampshire, Nevada and Michigan as among the first states to vote for the nominee. South Carolina and Nevada had been vying for the coveted top spot on the primary election calendar.
South Carolina officials argued the substantial number of Black voters in their electorate deserved the honor of going first because of their significance to the party overall, while Nevada countered that Latino voters there deserved the same. Nevada received 19 votes, while New Hampshire received four for the top spot.
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The panel’s votes early Friday were preliminary and subject to change as the proposed calendar takes shape. Its recommendations will go to the full DNC for approval next month.
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