2028 Republican primary in Tennessee

Tennessee usually votes after the four traditional early states, often on or after Super Tuesday in early March. Tennessee has leaned Republican in recent presidential elections (it voted Republican in 2016, Republican in 2020, and Republican in 2024), so this primary effectively picks the favorite to carry the state in November 2028. The official 2028 Republican primary date and the calendar order are not finalized yet.

Tennessee at a glance

Electoral votes11
RegionSouth
CapitalNashville
General-election leanSafe Republican
2024 resultTrump (R)
2020 resultTrump (R)
2016 resultTrump (R)
Calendar positionMid-to-late (not set)

See the Tennessee general-election outlook.

The Republican field

The candidates Tennessee Republican voters would choose among:

JD Vance Marco Rubio Ron DeSantis Dan Greaney Brian Kemp Byron Donalds Donald Trump Jr.Elise Stefanik Glenn Youngkin

Full field and process on the 2028 Republican primary hub.

Why Tennessee matters in the 2028 Republican race

Tennessee is reliable Republican turf in general elections, so its Republican primary is closely watched as a read on where the party's voters stand, even though the state itself is not a top November battleground.

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

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Quick answers

Tennessee 2028 Republican primary FAQ

When is the 2028 Republican primary in Tennessee?

The official 2028 date has not been set. Tennessee typically votes after the early states, often around Super Tuesday or later. Check back as the calendar is confirmed.

How does Tennessee usually vote in presidential elections?

Tennessee voted Republican in 2016, Republican in 2020, and Republican in 2024. Analysts currently rate it Safe Republican for 2028. See the full Tennessee general-election outlook for detail.

Who is running in the 2028 Republican primary?

As of June 2026 no candidate has formally declared. The most-discussed Republican contenders include JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Ron DeSantis, Dan Greaney.

How many delegates does Tennessee 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 Tennessee (11 electoral votes) carry more delegates than smaller ones.