# US Democrats finalise major shakeup to 2028 presidential primary calendar

https://mins.news/en/item/23214

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-15 22:22 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/us-democrats-finalise-major-shakeup-to-2028-presidential-primary-calendar?traffic_source=rss

> The Democratic National Committee has approved a new 2028 presidential primary schedule, placing South Carolina first on January 22, followed by Nevada and New Hampshire. Iowa is pushed down the order. Supporters say the change gives more representative states greater influence, while critics in Iowa and New Hampshire warn of political consequences.

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