President Joe Biden secured victory in his initial official primary election, marking a deviation from the traditional order of contests.
South Carolina, not Iowa or New Hampshire, became the first state for the Democratic presidential nomination, with Biden triumphing with over 95% of the votes.
Looking ahead, Donald Trump is anticipated to win the Republican primary in the same state.
Biden expressed confidence in a statement, reflecting on South Carolina’s pivotal role in his 2020 campaign and predicting a repeat success in 2024.
Despite a certain win, the voter turnout, particularly among Black voters, signaled enthusiasm concerns for Biden’s candidacy.
The overall voter participation trended lower, and the Phillips campaign capitalized on this, emphasizing voter disappointment in the absence of alternatives beyond a Trump-Biden rematch.
While national dynamics continue to unfold, South Carolina Democrats celebrated their state’s newfound significance in the election process.
Jaime Harrison, DNC chair and a Black South Carolinian, highlighted the state’s elevated status as a source of pride.
