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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Unlike in prior Democratic primary cycles, South Carolina will be the first contest of the primaries, swapping places with the Iowa caucuses.[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, and environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr.[4][5][6]
Endorsements
Joe Biden
- U.S. Representatives
- Jim Clyburn, SC-06 (1993–present), House Assistant Democratic Leader (2011–2019, 2023–present)[7]
- Party officials
- Jaime Harrison, Chair of the Democratic National Committee (2021–present)[8][9]
See also
References
- "South Carolina Democratic Delegation 2024". www.thegreenpapers.com. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- 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. 2023-02-04. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- News, A. B. C. "Joe Biden announces he is running for president again, setting up possible Trump rematch". ABC News. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - Press, WILL WEISSERT Associated (2023-03-04). "Marianne Williamson begins longshot 2024 challenge to Biden". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- Garrity, Kelly. "Robert F. Kennedy Jr. running for president in 2024". POLITICO. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- https://www.foxnews.com/politics/10-democrats-vowed-support-biden-2024-voters-await-official-re-election-decision
- Keith Gaynor, Gerren (2023-02-09). "DNC chair says Biden will run for reelection in 2024: 'We're going to win'". Yahoo News. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- "DNC Chair Jamie Harrison discusses concerns about President Biden's age". Retrieved 2023-05-03.
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