Who's Running 2028
Updated June 24, 2026
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2028 Democratic primary in Illinois

Illinois will hold a 2028 Democratic primary or caucus to award its share of delegates. The official 2028 date is not set yet, but here is how Illinois fits the race.

Illinois at a glance

  • Electoral votes19
  • RegionMidwest
  • CapitalSpringfield
  • General-election leanSafe Democratic
  • Calendar positionMid-to-late (not set)

See the Illinois general-election outlook.

The Democratic field

The candidates Illinois Democratic voters would choose among:

Full field and process on the 2028 Democratic primary hub.

Quick answers

Illinois 2028 Democratic primary FAQ

When is the 2028 Democratic primary in Illinois?
The official 2028 date has not been set. Illinois typically votes after the early states, often around Super Tuesday or later. Check back as the calendar is confirmed.
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 Illinois have?
Exact 2028 delegate counts are set by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) closer to the election. As a rough guide, larger states like Illinois (19 electoral votes) carry more delegates than smaller ones.