Democratic panel recommends South Carolina lead 2028 presidential nominating calendar

South Carolina is set to hold the first Democratic primary in the 2028 presidential election cycle, following a close 26-19-4 vote by the party's Rules and Bylaws Committee. This move aims to prioritize states with more diverse populations earlier in the nominating process. The decision is pending a full committee vote, but it marks a potential shift in how the party structures its early primary contests. This change could influence the dynamics of candidate selection and voter engagement in the upcoming election cycles.