Updated July 14, 2026
Democratic

2028 Democratic primary in Missouri

Missouri usually votes after the four traditional early states, often on or after Super Tuesday in early March. Missouri 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.

Missouri at a glance

  • Electoral votes10
  • RegionMidwest
  • CapitalJefferson City
  • General-election leanSafe Republican
  • 2024 resultTrump (R)
  • 2020 resultTrump (R)
  • 2016 resultTrump (R)
  • Calendar positionMid-to-late (not set)

See the Missouri general-election outlook.

The Democratic field

The candidates Missouri Democratic voters would choose among:

Full field and process on the 2028 Democratic primary hub.

Why Missouri matters in the 2028 Democratic race

Missouri 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 Missouri: it voted Republican in 2016, Republican in 2020, and Republican in 2024. Compare the 2028 nomination odds and the latest 2028 primary polls.

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Quick answers

Missouri 2028 Democratic primary FAQ

When is the 2028 Democratic primary in Missouri?
The official 2028 date has not been set. Missouri typically votes after the early states, often around Super Tuesday or later. Check back as the calendar is confirmed.
How does Missouri usually vote in presidential elections?
Missouri voted Republican in 2016, Republican in 2020, and Republican in 2024. Analysts currently rate it Safe Republican for 2028. See the full Missouri general-election outlook for detail.
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 Missouri 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 Missouri (10 electoral votes) carry more delegates than smaller ones.
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