(The Hill) — A number of states are jockeying for prime spots in the Democratic presidential primary calendar as the party looks toward 2028.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) outlined the first steps toward considering which states should kick off the early state nominating contest during its summer meeting last month, with more meetings set for this fall and into early next year.

A reshuffling spurred on by former President Biden gave South Carolina the first-in-the-nation primary in 2024, but top DNC leaders say all options are on the table for the 2028 schedule.

"The DNC is committed to running a fair, transparent, and rigorous process for the 2028 primary calendar,” spokesperson Abhi Rahman said in a statement. “All states will have an opportunity to participate."

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