2028 Democratic primary in District of Columbia

District of Columbia usually votes after the four traditional early states, often on or after Super Tuesday in early March. District of Columbia has leaned Democratic in recent presidential elections (it voted Democratic in 2016, Democratic in 2020, and Democratic in 2024), so this primary effectively picks the favorite to carry the state in November 2028. The official 2028 Democratic primary date and the calendar order are not finalized yet.

District of Columbia at a glance

Electoral votes3
RegionSouth
CapitalWashington
General-election leanSafe Democratic
2024 resultHarris (D)
2020 resultBiden (D)
2016 resultClinton (D)
Calendar positionMid-to-late (not set)

See the District of Columbia general-election outlook.

The Democratic field

The candidates District of Columbia Democratic voters would choose among:

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Gavin Newsom Josh Shapiro Kamala Harris Pete Buttigieg Amy Klobuchar Andy Beshear Bernie Sanders Chris Murphy

Full field and process on the 2028 Democratic primary hub.

Why District of Columbia matters in the 2028 Democratic race

District of Columbia is reliable Democratic turf in general elections, so its Democratic primary is closely watched as a read on where the party's voters stand, even though the state itself is not a top November battleground.

Recent presidential results in District of Columbia: it voted Democratic in 2016, Democratic in 2020, and Democratic in 2024. Compare the 2028 nomination odds and the latest 2028 primary polls.

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Quick answers

District of Columbia 2028 Democratic primary FAQ

When is the 2028 Democratic primary in District of Columbia?

The official 2028 date has not been set. District of Columbia typically votes after the early states, often around Super Tuesday or later. Check back as the calendar is confirmed.

How does District of Columbia usually vote in presidential elections?

District of Columbia voted Democratic in 2016, Democratic in 2020, and Democratic in 2024. Analysts currently rate it Safe Democratic for 2028. See the full District of Columbia general-election outlook for detail.

Who is running in the 2028 Democratic primary?

As of June 2026 no candidate has formally declared. The most-discussed Democratic contenders include Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Gavin Newsom, Josh Shapiro, Kamala Harris.

How many delegates does District of Columbia have?

Exact 2028 delegate counts are set by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) closer to the election. As a rough guide, states with more delegates than District of Columbia (3 electoral votes) carry more delegates than smaller ones.