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 early influence. South Carolina has leaned Republican in recent presidential elections (it voted Republican in 2016, Republican in 2020, and Republican in 2024), so the Democratic primary here is mainly about national delegates rather than a likely November target. The official 2028 Democratic primary date and the calendar order are not finalized yet.
South Carolina at a glance
- Electoral votes9
- RegionSouth
- CapitalColumbia
- General-election leanSafe Republican
- 2024 resultTrump (R)
- 2020 resultTrump (R)
- 2016 resultTrump (R)
- Calendar positionTraditionally early
The Democratic field
The candidates South Carolina Democratic voters would choose among:
Full field and process on the 2028 Democratic primary hub.
Why South Carolina matters in the 2028 Democratic race
South Carolina leans Republican in November, so the Democratic primary here is less about a fall target and more about adding to a candidate's national delegate count on the road to the nomination.
Recent presidential results in South Carolina: it voted Republican in 2016, Republican in 2020, and Republican in 2024. Compare the 2028 nomination odds and the latest 2028 primary polls.