Global Politics Report Editorial

Democrats Make South Carolina the First Contest in 2028 Presidential Primary Calendar

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:27:45 +0000

The party’s membership finalized the new order for the first six states to winnow the candidate field, pushing back Iowa and New Hampshire.

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Source: The New York Times

Politics desk: Election

Published: Aug. 15, 2026 at 02:27 PM ET

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