Updated June 24, 2026
Democratic
2028 Democratic primary in Maryland
Maryland 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 Maryland fits the race.
Maryland at a glance
- Electoral votes10
- RegionSouth
- CapitalAnnapolis
- General-election leanSafe Democratic
- Calendar positionMid-to-late (not set)
See the Maryland general-election outlook.
The Democratic field
The candidates Maryland 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
Maryland 2028 Democratic primary FAQ
When is the 2028 Democratic primary in Maryland?
The official 2028 date has not been set. Maryland 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 Maryland have?
Exact 2028 delegate counts are set by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) closer to the election. As a rough guide, larger states like Maryland (10 electoral votes) carry more delegates than smaller ones.