2028 Republican primary in Wisconsin

Wisconsin usually votes after the four traditional early states, often on or after Super Tuesday in early March. Wisconsin is also one of the seven 2028 battlegrounds - it was decided by Trump +0.9 in 2024 - so the Republican winner here would head into a genuine November tossup. The official 2028 Republican primary date and the calendar order are not finalized yet.

Wisconsin at a glance

Electoral votes10
RegionMidwest
CapitalMadison
General-election leanTossup / Battleground
2024 resultTrump (R)
2020 resultBiden (D)
2016 resultTrump (R)
2024 marginTrump +0.9
Calendar positionMid-to-late (not set)

See the Wisconsin general-election outlook.

The Republican field

The candidates Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin matters in the 2028 Republican race

Because Wisconsin is one of the few genuinely up-for-grabs states (Trump +0.9 in 2024), both parties' 2028 primaries here draw extra attention - whoever wins the Republican nomination will likely contest Wisconsin hard in November.

Recent presidential results in Wisconsin: 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

Wisconsin 2028 Republican primary FAQ

When is the 2028 Republican primary in Wisconsin?

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

How does Wisconsin usually vote in presidential elections?

Wisconsin voted Republican in 2016, Democratic in 2020, and Republican in 2024. It is one of the seven 2028 battlegrounds, decided by Trump +0.9 in 2024. See the full Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin (10 electoral votes) carry more delegates than smaller ones.