2028 Democratic primary in Maine

Maine is expected to vote after the early states, often on or after Super Tuesday in early March. Maine 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. Maine is not one of the six Democratic early states; its 2028 Democratic primary date has not been announced yet.

Maine at a glance

Electoral votes4 (splits by district)
RegionNortheast
CapitalAugusta
General-election leanLikely Democratic
2024 resultHarris (D)
2020 resultBiden (D)
2016 resultClinton (D)
Calendar positionAfter the early states (date not set)

See the Maine general-election outlook.

The Democratic field

The candidates Maine 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 Maine matters in the 2028 Democratic race

Maine 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 Maine: 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

Maine 2028 Democratic primary FAQ

When is the 2028 Democratic primary in Maine?

Maine is not one of the six Democratic early states; its 2028 Democratic primary date has not been announced yet. It is expected to vote after the early states, often around Super Tuesday or later.

How does Maine usually vote in presidential elections?

Maine voted Democratic in 2016, Democratic in 2020, and Democratic in 2024. Analysts currently rate it Likely Democratic for 2028. See the full Maine general-election outlook for detail.

Who is running in the 2028 Democratic primary?

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

How many delegates does Maine 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 Maine (4 electoral votes, and one of two states that can split them by congressional district) carry more delegates than smaller ones.