Will District of Columbia vote Republican or Democratic in 2028?
Probably Democratic. District of Columbia is reliably a Democratic-leaning state, which we rate Safe Democratic for 2028. Barring a large national shift, its 3 electoral votes are expected to go to the Democratic nominee again - though the 2028 candidates have not yet been set.
Is District of Columbia a swing state in 2028? No - District of Columbia is not a 2028 swing state. It is rated Safe Democratic and is not a top battleground.
District of Columbia at a glance
- Electoral votes3
- 2028 ratingSafe Democratic
- RegionSouth
- CapitalWashington
- 2024 resultHarris (D)
- 2020 resultBiden (D)
- 2016 resultClinton (D)
How District of Columbia fits the 2028 map
District of Columbia has voted Democratic in each of the last three presidential elections, and we rate it Safe Democratic for 2028.
District of Columbia's 3 electoral votes are an important part of its party's base in the race to 270.
See the full picture on the 2028 electoral map and swing-state guide.
Voting in District of Columbia in 2028
Whatever District of Columbia does in November, you have to be registered first - and the rules are set by District of Columbia, not by Washington. Here is what applies here.
- Registration deadline21 days by mail; same-day in person
- Register onlineYes
- Same-day registrationYes
- Automatic registrationYes, at the DMV
- ID at the pollsNo document
Register to vote in District of Columbia (official vote.gov) - full District of Columbia registration guide
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