Updated October 13, 2026
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2028 Republican primary in Minnesota

Minnesota is expected to vote after the early states, often on or after Super Tuesday in early March. Minnesota 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. Minnesota is not one of the four Republican early states; its 2028 Republican primary date has not been announced yet.

Minnesota at a glance

  • Electoral votes10
  • RegionMidwest
  • CapitalSaint Paul
  • General-election leanLean Democratic
  • 2024 resultHarris (D)
  • 2020 resultBiden (D)
  • 2016 resultClinton (D)
  • Calendar positionAfter the early states (date not set)

See the Minnesota general-election outlook.

The Republican field

The candidates Minnesota Republican voters would choose among:

Full field and process on the 2028 Republican primary hub.

Why Minnesota matters in the 2028 Republican race

Minnesota 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 Minnesota: it voted Democratic in 2016, Democratic in 2020, and Democratic in 2024. Compare the 2028 nomination odds and the latest 2028 primary polls.

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Quick answers

Minnesota 2028 Republican primary FAQ

When is the 2028 Republican primary in Minnesota?
Minnesota 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 Minnesota usually vote in presidential elections?
Minnesota voted Democratic in 2016, Democratic in 2020, and Democratic in 2024. Analysts currently rate it Lean Democratic for 2028. See the full Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota (10 electoral votes) carry more delegates than smaller ones.