Updated June 24, 2026
Democratic Early state
2028 Democratic primary in South Carolina
South Carolina has traditionally held one of the first contests of the nominating season, which gives its 2028 Democratic primary or caucus outsized influence. The exact 2028 date and order are not finalized yet.
South Carolina at a glance
- Electoral votes9
- RegionSouth
- CapitalColumbia
- General-election leanSafe Republican
- Calendar positionTraditionally early
The Democratic field
The candidates South Carolina Democratic voters would choose among:
Alexandria Ocasio-CortezGavin NewsomJosh ShapiroKamala HarrisPete ButtigiegAmy KlobucharAndy BeshearBernie SandersChris Murphy
Full field and process on the 2028 Democratic primary hub.
Quick answers
South Carolina 2028 Democratic primary FAQ
When is the 2028 Democratic primary in South Carolina?
The official 2028 date has not been set. South Carolina has traditionally voted early in the calendar. Check back as the calendar is confirmed.
Who is running in the 2028 Democratic primary?
As of June 2026 no candidate has formally declared. The most-discussed Democratic contenders include Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Gavin Newsom, Josh Shapiro, Kamala Harris.
How many delegates does South Carolina have?
Exact 2028 delegate counts are set by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) closer to the election. As a rough guide, larger states like South Carolina (9 electoral votes) carry more delegates than smaller ones.