“The Democratic primary for president is not based on the state’s competitiveness in a general election,” said Jay Parmley, the executive director of the South Carolina Democratic Party. “This is the same bullshit that loses us presidential elections, and we only play in eight competitive states.”

South Carolina is already setting the stage for the shadow 2028 presidential primaries as potential White House hopefuls from both parties travel to the Palmetto State. California Gov. Gavin

The two Congressional representatives use social media posts to tease upcoming decisions; polls show how support for the GOP candidates breaks down

GREENVILLE, S.C. — South Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has kicked off her bid for governor in 2026, highlighting several years of what she considers pushing outgoing Gov. Henry McMaster’s agenda, and an already-formed connection with President Donald Trump.

As he workshops his economic vision in South Carolina, which became the Democratic Party’s crucial first presidential primary state in 2024, Khanna is bringing reinforcement–and civil rights legacy–as he is joined by Democratic colleague and friend, Rep. Jonathan Jackson of Illinois, the son of civil rights activist Jesse Jackson Sr.

California Rep. Ro Khanna and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear chose to tour in South Carolina amid growing recognition on the national political stage.

As overhaul of South Carolina’s judicial selection process last year was underwhelming, and a new judicial merit selection panel’s composition shows how little has changed. | Opinion