Updated June 24, 2026
Democratic
2028 Democratic primary in New York
New York 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 New York fits the race.
New York at a glance
- Electoral votes28
- RegionNortheast
- CapitalAlbany
- General-election leanSafe Democratic
- Calendar positionMid-to-late (not set)
See the New York general-election outlook.
The Democratic field
The candidates New York 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
New York 2028 Democratic primary FAQ
When is the 2028 Democratic primary in New York?
The official 2028 date has not been set. New York 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 New York have?
Exact 2028 delegate counts are set by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) closer to the election. As a rough guide, larger states like New York (28 electoral votes) carry more delegates than smaller ones.