2028 Republican primary in District of Columbia
District of Columbia usually votes after the four traditional early states, often on or after Super Tuesday in early March. District of Columbia has leaned Democratic in recent presidential elections (it voted Democratic in 2016, Democratic in 2020, and Democratic in 2024), so the Republican primary here is mainly about national delegates rather than a likely November target. The official 2028 Republican primary date and the calendar order are not finalized yet.
District of Columbia at a glance
- Electoral votes3
- RegionSouth
- CapitalWashington
- General-election leanSafe Democratic
- 2024 resultHarris (D)
- 2020 resultBiden (D)
- 2016 resultClinton (D)
- Calendar positionMid-to-late (not set)
The Republican field
The candidates District of Columbia Republican voters would choose among:
Full field and process on the 2028 Republican primary hub.
Why District of Columbia matters in the 2028 Republican race
District of Columbia leans Democratic in November, so the Republican 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 District of Columbia: it voted Democratic in 2016, Democratic in 2020, and Democratic in 2024. Compare the 2028 nomination odds and the latest 2028 primary polls.