2028 Democratic primary in Iowa
Iowa has traditionally held one of the first contests of the nominating season, which gives its 2028 Democratic primary or caucus outsized early influence. Iowa has leaned Republican in recent presidential elections (it voted Republican in 2016, Republican in 2020, and Republican in 2024), so the Democratic primary here is mainly about national delegates rather than a likely November target. The official 2028 Democratic primary date and the calendar order are not finalized yet.
Iowa at a glance
- Electoral votes6
- RegionMidwest
- CapitalDes Moines
- General-election leanLikely Republican
- 2024 resultTrump (R)
- 2020 resultTrump (R)
- 2016 resultTrump (R)
- Calendar positionTraditionally early
See the Iowa general-election outlook.
The Democratic field
The candidates Iowa Democratic voters would choose among:
Full field and process on the 2028 Democratic primary hub.
Why Iowa matters in the 2028 Democratic race
Iowa leans Republican in November, so the Democratic primary here is less about a fall target and more about adding to a candidate's national delegate count on the road to the nomination.
Recent presidential results in Iowa: it voted Republican in 2016, Republican in 2020, and Republican in 2024. Compare the 2028 nomination odds and the latest 2028 primary polls.