What to Know About the South Carolina Democratic Primary

A strong showing by President Joe Biden could alleviate concerns about his popularity within the Democratic party and effectively seal his nomination.
What to Know About the South Carolina Democratic Primary
President Joe Biden speaks to the audience during the South Carolina Democratic Party First in the Nation Celebration dinner at the state fairgrounds in Columbia, on Jan. 27, 2024. Sean Rayford/Getty Images
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The South Carolina Democratic primary is the first-in-the-nation contest for Democrats, but it has drawn little attention, having been overshadowed by the unofficial result of the New Hampshire primary. 
President Joe Biden holds a commanding lead in the one pre-primary poll released so far and has largely ignored Democratic challengers and campaigned chiefly against likely Republican rival former President Donald Trump.