Updated June 24, 2026
Democratic
2028 Democratic primary in South Dakota
South Dakota 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 South Dakota fits the race.
South Dakota at a glance
- Electoral votes3
- RegionMidwest
- CapitalPierre
- General-election leanSafe Republican
- Calendar positionMid-to-late (not set)
The Democratic field
The candidates South Dakota 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
South Dakota 2028 Democratic primary FAQ
When is the 2028 Democratic primary in South Dakota?
The official 2028 date has not been set. South Dakota 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 South Dakota have?
Exact 2028 delegate counts are set by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) closer to the election. As a rough guide, larger states like South Dakota (3 electoral votes) carry more delegates than smaller ones.