2028 Democratic primary in Ohio
Ohio is expected to vote after the early states, often on or after Super Tuesday in early March. Ohio 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. Ohio is not one of the six Democratic early states; its 2028 Democratic primary date has not been announced yet.
Ohio at a glance
- Electoral votes17
- RegionMidwest
- CapitalColumbus
- General-election leanLikely Republican
- 2024 resultTrump (R)
- 2020 resultTrump (R)
- 2016 resultTrump (R)
- Calendar positionAfter the early states (date not set)
See the Ohio general-election outlook.
The Democratic field
The candidates Ohio Democratic voters would choose among:
Full field and process on the 2028 Democratic primary hub.
Why Ohio matters in the 2028 Democratic race
Ohio 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 Ohio: it voted Republican in 2016, Republican in 2020, and Republican in 2024. Compare the 2028 nomination odds and the latest 2028 primary polls.