2028 Republican primary in Michigan

Michigan is expected to vote after the early states, often on or after Super Tuesday in early March. Michigan is also one of the seven 2028 battlegrounds - it was decided by Trump +1.4 in 2024 - so the Republican winner here would head into a genuine November tossup. Michigan is not one of the four Republican early states; its 2028 Republican primary date has not been announced yet.

Michigan at a glance

Electoral votes15
RegionMidwest
CapitalLansing
General-election leanTossup / Battleground
2024 resultTrump (R)
2020 resultBiden (D)
2016 resultTrump (R)
2024 marginTrump +1.4
Calendar positionAfter the early states (date not set)

See the Michigan general-election outlook.

The Republican field

The candidates Michigan Republican voters would choose among:

JD Vance Ron DeSantis Dan Greaney Royce White Brian Kemp Byron Donalds Chris Christie Donald Trump Jr.Elise Stefanik

Full field and process on the 2028 Republican primary hub.

Why Michigan matters in the 2028 Republican race

Because Michigan is one of the few genuinely up-for-grabs states (Trump +1.4 in 2024), both parties' 2028 primaries here draw extra attention - whoever wins the Republican nomination will likely contest Michigan hard in November.

Recent presidential results in Michigan: it voted Republican in 2016, Democratic in 2020, and Republican in 2024. Compare the 2028 nomination odds and the latest 2028 primary polls.

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Quick answers

Michigan 2028 Republican primary FAQ

When is the 2028 Republican primary in Michigan?

Michigan is not one of the four Republican early states; its 2028 Republican primary date has not been announced yet. It is expected to vote after the early states, often around Super Tuesday or later.

How does Michigan usually vote in presidential elections?

Michigan voted Republican in 2016, Democratic in 2020, and Republican in 2024. It is one of the seven 2028 battlegrounds, decided by Trump +1.4 in 2024. See the full Michigan general-election outlook for detail.

Who is running in the 2028 Republican primary?

As of October 2026 no major candidate has formally declared. The most-discussed Republican contenders include JD Vance, Ron DeSantis, Dan Greaney, Royce White.

How many delegates does Michigan have?

Exact 2028 delegate counts are set by the Republican National Committee (RNC) closer to the election. As a rough guide, states with more delegates than Michigan (15 electoral votes) carry more delegates than smaller ones.