Rules and Bylaws Committee
Coverage of Rules and Bylaws Committee in the Nexus archive.
- DNC panel picks first 2028 primary state after battle over key voting blocs
South Carolina is set to remain the first primary state in the 2028 Democratic presidential calendar, selected by the DNC's Rules and Bylaws panel over Nevada. The decision reflects a focus on maintaining influence among Black voters, a key Democratic base, amid competition with states seeking to prioritize Latino voter outreach.
- Democratic panel picks South Carolina as first primary state
South Carolina is expected to be the first state in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary after the DNC's rules and bylaws committee approved it. The recommendation will be considered by the full DNC in Austin, Texas.
- DNC members set to discuss early primary calendar this week in DC
Democratic National Committee members will meet in Washington this week to vote on the 2028 Democratic primary calendar, determining which states will be among the first to vote. The Rules and Bylaws committee will convene at the Salamander Hotel Thursday and Friday to recommend states receiving early primary waivers.
- Democrats could take preliminary vote on their 2028 presidential primary calendar later this week
Democrats may vote this week on a preliminary 2028 presidential primary calendar, with the full Democratic National Committee expected to finalize the order in August. South Carolina is among states vying to hold the party’s first contest, citing its diverse population as a key reason.
- Democrats could take preliminary vote on their 2028 presidential primary calendar later this week
Democrats may vote this week on the preliminary order of their 2028 presidential primary calendar, with the final decision pending approval by the full Democratic National Committee in August. South Carolina, along with states like Iowa, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Nevada, is vying to hold the first contest, emphasizing diversity as a key factor. The party shifted its calendar process after the 2020 Iowa caucuses fiasco, favoring more racially representative states.
- Democrats could take preliminary vote on their 2028 presidential primary calendar later this week
Democrats may vote this week on a preliminary 2028 presidential primary calendar, with the Rules and Bylaws Committee set to meet Friday. South Carolina, which held the first 2024 primary, is lobbying to lead off again, emphasizing its diverse population as a model for coalition-building.