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Strong turnout from Black voters helped power Democrats to upsets across South Carolina. Now, the electoral calendar turns to the 2028 primaries ... Show more

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Democrats approve 2028 primary calendar that puts South Carolina first
Democrats approve 2028 primary calendar that puts South Carolina first: South Carolina would hold its primary on Jan. 22, 2028 under the Democratic National ...
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Democrats try to give Black voters more say in presidential primary: In Austin, DNC officials moving to make South Carolina first up in 2028 presidential primary ...
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Democrats gather to give final approval to 2028 presidential primary calendar: Iowa and New Hampshire officials have expressed disappointment in the proposed ...
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Democrats are about to finalize a decision that will reshape their 2028 ...
Democrats are about to finalize a decision that will reshape their 2028 presidential race
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Democrats’ 2028 Presidential Calendar Elevates Black and Latino Voters
Democrats’ 2028 Presidential Calendar Elevates Black and Latino Voters: South Carolina goes first again in primary schedule as Democrats seek to reclaim White ...
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Sharpton: Democrats should keep South Carolina as first 2028 primary
Sharpton: Democrats should keep South Carolina as first 2028 primary: Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton on Wednesday pushed for South Carolina to remain the ...
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For Democrats, the road to 2028 begins here: Long before any candidates have announced, the 2028 Democratic presidential race will take a crucial step forward ...
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Dems' divide over Harris surfaces as she looks like a 2028 contender
Dems' divide over Harris surfaces as she looks like a 2028 contender: Many powerbrokers don't want her to run again, but lots of Democrats — particularly Black ...
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Key FactsHarris Sparks Debate Among Democrats Ahead of 2028
Jan 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
  • Kamala Harris remains a divisive figure within the Democratic Party, admired by many Black voters but viewed skeptically by top officials.

  • Her recent bus tour through southern states attracted enthusiastic crowds and underscored her appeal in key Democratic strongholds.

  • Harris hinted at revising some of her previous policies and received praise as a trailblazer and historic leader.

  • Although popular among the base, especially Black women, many doubt her 2028 candidacy given limited support from white male voters.
  • If one considers themselves to be an American leader and does not spend time in the South, one cannot be an American leader.
    — Kamala Harris, speaking to a crowd in Jackson, Mississippi.
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South Carolina becomes early hot spot for potential 2028 candidates
South Carolina becomes early hot spot for potential 2028 candidates: South Carolina is already setting the stage for the shadow 2028 presidential primaries as ...
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