Democratic primary updates: DNC votes to bump Iowa, move South Carolina to 1st in the nation
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Democrats Revamp Primary Calendar Emphasizing DiversitySouth Carolina leads Feb. 3 primaries in 2024, replacing Iowa amid resistance from Iowa and New Hampshire Democrats.
Key FactsDec 2, 2022 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The Democratic Party plans to start the 2024 primary season in South Carolina on February 3 to highlight its significant Black voter base.
- Iowa and New Hampshire oppose the change and intend to hold their contests first despite DNC warnings.
- The revised schedule also promotes Nevada, Georgia, and Michigan as early primary states to reflect diverse voter demographics.
- The DNC warned of penalties for states that do not comply, including loss of delegates and bans on candidate campaigning.
Do you know what it's like to live on a dirt road? Do you know what it's like to try to find running water that is clean? Do you know what it's like to wait and see if the storms gonna pass you by and your roof is still intact? That's what this is about.— Donna Brazile, longtime Democratic strategist and former acting chair of the DNC, during the DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee meeting
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