Democrats Pick South Carolina to Kick Off 2028 Presidential Primaries

The Democratic Party approved its 2028 primary schedule on August 15, 2026, in Austin. South Carolina votes first on January 22, 2028, followed by Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia. Primaries let each state choose a presidential nominee. This makes permanent a 2024 change, ending Iowa and New Hampshire's decades-long role as the states that always voted first.