2028 Democratic primary in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has traditionally held one of the first contests of the nominating season, which gives its 2028 Democratic primary or caucus outsized early influence. New Hampshire 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. The official 2028 Democratic primary date and the calendar order are not finalized yet.

New Hampshire at a glance

Electoral votes4
RegionNortheast
CapitalConcord
General-election leanLean Democratic
2024 resultHarris (D)
2020 resultBiden (D)
2016 resultClinton (D)
Calendar positionTraditionally early

See the New Hampshire general-election outlook.

The Democratic field

The candidates New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire matters in the 2028 Democratic race

New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire: 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

New Hampshire 2028 Democratic primary FAQ

When is the 2028 Democratic primary in New Hampshire?

The official 2028 date has not been set. New Hampshire has traditionally voted early in the calendar. Check back as the calendar is confirmed.

How does New Hampshire usually vote in presidential elections?

New Hampshire voted Democratic in 2016, Democratic in 2020, and Democratic in 2024. Analysts currently rate it Lean Democratic for 2028. See the full New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire (4 electoral votes) carry more delegates than smaller ones.