South Carolina to open the 2028 Democratic primaries, reshaping the early calendar

A Democratic National Committee rules panel backed making South Carolina the first state to vote in the 2028 presidential nominating calendar, a move that could push Iowa out of the early window and possibly add Michigan plus two more states; Nevada and New Hampshire would still be allowed early participation, while the party signals stricter penalties for states that ignore the calendar, a reshaping inspired by concerns over Black voter influence and voting-rights dynamics.