2028 Democratic primary in South Dakota
South Dakota usually votes after the four traditional early states, often on or after Super Tuesday in early March. South Dakota 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.
South Dakota at a glance
- Electoral votes3
- RegionMidwest
- CapitalPierre
- General-election leanSafe Republican
- 2024 resultTrump (R)
- 2020 resultTrump (R)
- 2016 resultTrump (R)
- Calendar positionMid-to-late (not set)
The Democratic field
The candidates South Dakota Democratic voters would choose among:
Full field and process on the 2028 Democratic primary hub.
Why South Dakota matters in the 2028 Democratic race
South Dakota 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 South Dakota: it voted Republican in 2016, Republican in 2020, and Republican in 2024. Compare the 2028 nomination odds and the latest 2028 primary polls.