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Presidential election, 2028
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Date: November 5, 2024  |
2028 • 2024 • 2020 • 2016 |
The United States will hold its 61st presidential election on November 7, 2028. The winner of the 2028 presidential election will be sworn into office on January 20, 2029.
Ballotpedia has compiled the names of politicians and public figures discussed as potential presidential contenders in 2028.
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Potential Democratic presidential candidates
As of August 2025, the following politicians and public figures were discussed in the media as potential candidates for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination. This list does not reflect whether a candidate has said they do or do not plan on running.
Politicians
- Andy Beshear, governor of Kentucky[1]
- Cory Booker, U.S. senator from New Jersey[2]
- Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation[3]
- Roy Cooper, former governor of North Carolina[1]
- Andrew Cuomo, former governor of New York[4]
- Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago[5]
- John Fetterman, U.S. senator from Pennsylvania[1][6]
- Ruben Gallego, U.S. senator from Arizona[7]
- Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. senator from New York[8]
- Josh Green, governor of Hawaii[9]
- Michelle Lujan Grisham, governor of New Mexico[10]
- Kamala Harris, former vice president and 2024 Democratic presidential nominee[3]
- Maura Healey, governor of Massachusetts[11]
- Mark Kelly, U.S. senator from Arizona[8]
- Ro Khanna, U.S. representative from California[2]
- Amy Klobuchar, U.S. senator from Minnesota[12]
- Wes Moore, governor of Maryland[3][13]
- Chris Murphy, U.S. senator from Connecticut[14]
- Phil Murphy, governor of New Jersey[2]
- Gavin Newsom, governor of California[3]
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, U.S. representative from New York[15]
- Jon Ossoff, U.S. senator from Georgia[8]
- Jared Polis, governor of Colorado[14]
- J.B. Pritzker, governor of Illinois[3]
- Gina Raimondo, former secretary of commerce[16]
- Bernie Sanders, U.S. senator from Vermont[17]
- Josh Shapiro, governor of Pennsylvania[3]
- Elissa Slotkin, U.S. senator from Michigan[8]
- Josh Stein, governor of North Carolina[18]
- Ritchie Torres, U.S. representative from New York[14]
- Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota and 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee[18]
- Raphael Warnock, U.S. senator from Georgia[1]
- Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan[3]
Public figures
- Mark Cuban, television personality and businessman[19]
- Stephen A. Smith, television personality and sports journalist[20]
Potential Republican presidential candidates
As of August 2025, the following politicians and public figures were discussed in the media as potential candidates for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination. This list does not reflect whether a candidate has said they do or do not plan on running.
Politicians
- Greg Abbott, governor of Texas[1]
- Katie Britt, U.S. senator from Alabama[1]
- Doug Burgum, secretary of the interior[21]
- Tom Cotton, U.S. senator from Arkansas[22]
- Ted Cruz, U.S. senator from Texas[23]
- Ron DeSantis, governor of Florida[22]
- Byron Donalds, U.S. representative from Florida[1]
- Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence[16]
- Matt Gaetz, former U.S. representative from Florida[1]
- Nikki Haley, former ambassador to the United Nations[22]
- Josh Hawley, U.S. senator from Missouri[1]
- Brian Kemp, governor of Georgia[22]
- Kristi Noem, secretary of homeland security[23]
- Rand Paul, U.S. senator from Kentucky[24]
- Mike Pompeo, former secretary of state[25]
- Vivek Ramaswamy, 2024 presidential candidate[22]
- Marco Rubio, secretary of state[22]
- Sarah Huckabee Sanders, governor of Arkansas[22]
- Tim Scott, U.S. senator from South Carolina[23]
- Elise Stefanik, U.S. representative from New York[1]
- J.D. Vance, vice president[22]
- Glenn Youngkin, governor of Virginia[22]
Public figures
- Steve Bannon, former senior advisor to Donald Trump (R)[26]
- Tucker Carlson, political commentator[27]
- Donald Trump Jr., businessman and political advisor[28]
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Politico, "Which 2028 Presidential Wannabe Had the Best Year?" December 26, 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Politico, "The South Carolina Democratic primary is all about who’s ready for 2028," February 3, 2024
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 WHYY, "Meet the Democrats seen as up-and-comers for 2028 — or maybe sooner," July 5, 2024
- ↑ The Hill, "Andrew Cuomo seen as possible White House candidate by some Democrats," February 27, 2025
- ↑ Politico, "Rahm Emanuel Is Gearing Up to Run for President," March 12, 2025
- ↑ NBC News, "Democratic jockeying for the 2028 presidential election is already underway," November 16, 2024
- ↑ Politico, "The Democrats and Republicans Best Positioned — Right Now — for 2028," December 30, 2024
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Semafor, "Democrats, addicted to nominating senators, prepare for a 2028 pileup," May 19, 2025
- ↑ NBC News, "The list of 2028 presidential hopefuls is longer than you think. Just ask Hawaii Gov. Josh Green." July 30, 2025
- ↑ Fox News, "21 Democrats who may try to succeed Trump in the 2028 presidential election," May 29, 2025
- ↑ Politico, "What the 2024 State of State addresses tell us about the 2028 presidential race," February 7, 2024
- ↑ The New York Times, "Is Every Top Democrat Running for President?" May 18, 2025
- ↑ Bloomberg, "Wes Moore Seeks to Silence 2028 Chatter Before Run for Reelection in Maryland," January 21, 2025
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 The Hill, "7 rising Democratic leaders to watch," January 1, 2025
- ↑ Vanity Fair, "President AOC? Democrats Need Star Power to Win in 2028," December 4, 2024
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 ABC News, "Who's running for president in 2028 and who's not?" May 5, 2025
- ↑ Axios, "Democrats' 2028 presidential race is going fast and furious," July 25, 2025
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 The Washington Post, "The 12 Democrats who make the most sense for 2028," January 25, 2025
- ↑ Newsweek, "The 2028 Democratic Field Is Coming Into View," March 13, 2025
- ↑ The Hill, "Stephen A. Smith on potential White House bid: Democrats ‘suck right now,’" February 18, 2025
- ↑ USA Today, "2028 presidential hopefuls seek to make their mark at Republican National Convention," July 15, 2024
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.4 22.5 22.6 22.7 22.8 Associated Press, "Project 2028: GOP officials jockey during Republican National Convention for future White House runs," July 18, 2024
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 The Washington Post, "Trump has a lock on the 2024 nomination. But the race for 2028 is already underway." July 19, 2024
- ↑ The Hill, "South Carolina becomes early hot spot for potential 2028 candidates," July 12, 2025
- ↑ The Wall Street Journal, "In Some Corners of 2024 GOP Convention, Race for 2028 Has Already Begun," July 18, 2024
- ↑ Politico, "‘I think he’s serious’: Bannon won’t rule out presidential run in 2028," March 12, 2025
- ↑ The Washington Post, "The 10 Republicans who could be Trump’s heir apparent in 2028," March 8, 2025
- ↑ NJ Advance Media, "Who will follow Trump: Early 2028 Presidential odds on Michelle Obama, AOC, Vance, Kamala ... Donald Jr.?" January 27, 2025
