Updated June 24, 2026
Democratic
2028 Democratic primary in Louisiana
Louisiana 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 Louisiana fits the race.
Louisiana at a glance
- Electoral votes8
- RegionSouth
- CapitalBaton Rouge
- General-election leanSafe Republican
- Calendar positionMid-to-late (not set)
See the Louisiana general-election outlook.
The Democratic field
The candidates Louisiana Democratic voters would choose among:
Alexandria Ocasio-CortezGavin NewsomJosh ShapiroKamala HarrisPete ButtigiegAmy KlobucharAndy BeshearBernie SandersChris Murphy
Full field and process on the 2028 Democratic primary hub.
Quick answers
Louisiana 2028 Democratic primary FAQ
When is the 2028 Democratic primary in Louisiana?
The official 2028 date has not been set. Louisiana 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 Louisiana have?
Exact 2028 delegate counts are set by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) closer to the election. As a rough guide, larger states like Louisiana (8 electoral votes) carry more delegates than smaller ones.