diff --git a/src/registrar/forms/domain_request_wizard.py b/src/registrar/forms/domain_request_wizard.py
index d7a02b124..c76a3d856 100644
--- a/src/registrar/forms/domain_request_wizard.py
+++ b/src/registrar/forms/domain_request_wizard.py
@@ -348,7 +348,7 @@ class OrganizationContactForm(RegistrarForm):
         error_messages={
             "required": ("Select the state, territory, or military post where your organization is located.")
         },
-        widget=ComboboxWidget,
+        widget=ComboboxWidget(attrs={"required": True}),
     )
     zipcode = forms.CharField(
         label="Zip code",