Georgia voters may jump closer to the front of the line in the 2024 Democratic presidential primary.
Driving the news: The Washington Post reported Thursday night that President Joe Biden asked Democratic leaders to move South Carolina to the first-in-the-nation slot, followed by Nevada and New Hampshire, then Georgia and Michigan, citing the need to elevate states with more diverse electorates.
- The Democratic National Committee could decide on the order as soon as this weekend.
Why it matters: Moving up the primary would give Georgians more sway in picking the presidential nominees and guarantee an infusion of cash, staff and high-profile candidate visits.
- The switch would also mean two Southern states with large populations of people of color — Georgia is 33% Black; South Carolina is at 27% — would hurdle less diverse states like Iowa..
What’s next: The DNC’s Rules and Bylaws committee is meeting today and could vote on an overhaul of…
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