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South Carolina to host first Democratic primary of 2028
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Molly Martinez , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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A change is coming to the presidential primary schedule. Previously, Iowa was the first state to hold its primary, but that will no longer be the case. The new state to hold the first primary is South
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Key takeaway The new state to hold the first primary is South Carolina, as decided by a committee.
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Published: July 25, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A change is coming to the presidential primary schedule. Previously, Iowa was the first state to hold its primary, but that will no longer be the case. The new state to hold the first primary is South
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