DNC Shifts Primary Start to South Carolina | Honolulu News

The Democratic National Committee just flipped the script on the 2028 primary calendar, crowning South Carolina as the first state to vote — a bold move that sparked debate. With 26 votes, South Carolina edged out Nevada (19) and New Hampshire (4), shaking up a long-standing tradition. Critics, like strategist Anthony Coley, argue a red state first isn’t ideal — he’d prefer a swing state like Georgia to better prep the party for November. The DNC also expanded the early voting window to six states, aiming for broader representation and a nominee primed to win the general election. The new order: South Carolina (Jan 22), Nevada (Feb 1), New Hampshire (Feb 8), New Mexico (Feb 15), Michigan (Feb 22), and Virginia (Feb 29). Big changes — and we’ll see if they pay off. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7986e897212efe34