2024 South Carolina Democratic presidential primary
The 2024 South Carolina Democratic presidential primary will be held on February 3, 2024, as part of the Democratic Party primaries for the 2024 presidential election. 63 delegates to the Democratic National Convention will be allocated to presidential candidates.[1]
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Under the Democratic Party's 2024 calendar that was released in February 2023, South Carolina is scheduled to be the first contest of the primaries for the first time. However, there is currently a dispute with the 2024 New Hampshire Democratic primary date as New Hampshire state law requires that New Hampshire must be the first primary.[2][3]
Candidates
Incumbent President Joe Biden announced on April 25, 2023, his bid for a second term. He faces a primary challenge from author, progressive activist, and 2020 presidential candidate Marianne Williamson.[4][5]
Endorsements
- U.S. Representatives
- Jim Clyburn, SC-06 (1993–present), House Assistant Democratic Leader (2011–2019, 2023–present)[6]
- Party officials
- Jaime Harrison, Chair of the Democratic National Committee (2021–present)[7][8]
See also
References
- "South Carolina Democratic Delegation 2024". www.thegreenpapers.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- Sprunt, Barbara (February 4, 2023). "Democrats vote to upend presidential primary calendar for 2024 but challenges persist". NPR.
- "Dems reshuffle primaries to stress diversity over tradition". AP NEWS. February 4, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- "Joe Biden announces he is running for president again, setting up possible Trump rematch". ABC News. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- Weissert, Will (March 4, 2023). "Marianne Williamson begins longshot 2024 challenge to Biden". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- https://www.foxnews.com/politics/10-democrats-vowed-support-biden-2024-voters-await-official-re-election-decision
- Keith Gaynor, Gerren (February 9, 2023). "DNC chair says Biden will run for reelection in 2024: 'We're going to win'". Yahoo News. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- "DNC Chair Jamie Harrison discusses concerns about President Biden's age". Retrieved May 3, 2023.