DNC approves 2028 primary schedule, gives South Carolina the first spot

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The Democratic National Committee approved its 2028 presidential nominating schedule, once again prioritizing South Carolina as the first-in-the-nation primary over Iowa and New Hampshire.

South Carolina is set to hold its primary on Jan. 22, 2028, followed by Nevada on Feb. 1, 2028, New Hampshire on Feb. 8, 2028, New Mexico on Feb. 15, 2028, Michigan on Feb. 22, 2028, and Virginia on Feb. 29, 2028.

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