South Carolina GOP strives to maintain first-in-South primary status.

The South Carolina Republican Party Sets Date for First in the South Primary

The South Carolina Republican Party has made an exciting move by setting the date for the state’s first in the South primary on Feb. 24th, later than usual.

The party’s executive committee approved the measure with a unanimous vote on Saturday, according to the Associated Press.

Extended Campaigning Time for Candidates

This decision aims to provide candidates with more time to campaign in this crucial early primary state, following the Nevada primary on Feb. 6. In 2016, South Carolina’s Republican primary took place on Feb. 20, just three days before Nevada’s caucus on Feb. 23.

The Washington Examiner reached out to the SCGOP for confirmation.

Before the October deadline, the decision will be presented to the Republican National Committee for approval.

In a statement to the Washington Examiner, an RNC spokesperson expressed, “Every state has until October 1st to let the RNC know what their plan is for electing, selecting, allocating, and binding delegates. We look forward to reviewing each state and territory’s plans.”

SCGOP Executive Director Hope Walker shared with the Associated Press, “This is a great opportunity for South Carolina Republicans and for our candidates and the voters in South Carolina to get to interact one on one, not just in large masses.”

Andrew Romeo, campaign spokesman for Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), expressed his support to the Washington Examiner, stating, “This could not have shaken out any better for us. We were happy to support this decision and look forward to competing to win in all four early states. Governor DeSantis has the strongest political operation and footprint of any of the announced candidates, including Biden.”

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