2028 Democratic Party presidential primaries
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Presidential primaries and caucuses will be organized by the Democratic Party to select the delegates to the 2028 Democratic National Convention, to determine the party's nominee for president in the 2028 United States presidential election. The elections will take place in all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, five U.S. territories, and Democrats Abroad.
Candidates
[edit]Potential
[edit]Individuals listed below have been mentioned as potential 2028 presidential candidates in at least two reliable media sources in the last six months.
- Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky (2019–present); Attorney General of Kentucky (2016-2019)[1][2]
- Pete Buttigieg, United States Secretary of Transportation (2021–present); Mayor of South Bend (2012–2020), candidate for president in 2020[3][2]
- Ruben Gallego, United States Senator-elect from Arizona, United States Representative from Arizona's 3rd congressional district (2023–present); United States Representative from Arizona's 7th congressional district (2015–2023)[4]
- Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States (2021–present), United States Senator from California (2017–2021), Attorney General of California (2011–2017), District Attorney of San Francisco (2004–2011), nominee for president in 2024[5][6]
- Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland (2023–present)[4][7]
- Gavin Newsom, Governor of California (2019–present); Lieutenant Governor of California (2011–2019); Mayor of San Francisco (2004–2011)[8][2]
- J. B. Pritzker, 43rd Governor of Illinois (2019-present); Chair of the Illinois Human Rights Commission (2003-2006)[9][2]
- Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania (2023–present); Attorney General of Pennsylvania (2017–2023)[4][2]
- Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota (2019–present), United States Representative from Minnesota's 1st congressional district (2007–2019), nominee for vice president in 2024[5][2]
- Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan (2019–present); Minority Leader of the Michigan Senate (2011-2015)[4][10]
Potential Democratic candidates
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Polling
[edit]| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Pete Buttigieg |
Kamala Harris |
Gavin Newsom |
Gretchen Whitmer |
Other/ Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echelon Insights | January 16–18, 2024 | 499 (RV) | ± 3.4% | 13% | 33% | 11% | 3% | 40%[b] |
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Garcia, Joseph (November 7, 2024). "Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear comments on possible presidential run". whas11.com. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Kilander, Gustaf (November 11, 2024). "Ready for 2028? Democratic hopefuls are secretly trying to build momentum as party looks to rebound". The Independent. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Mallon, Elaine (November 7, 2024). "Five Democrats in prime position to be face of the party in 2028". Washington Examiner. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Carbonaro, Giulia (November 6, 2024). "Who will run in 2028? Seven potential Democratic candidates". Newsweek. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ a b Wren, Adam; Cadelago, Christopher; Kashinsky, Lisa; Otterbein, Holly; Schneider, Elena (November 11, 2024). "Who will lead Democrats in 2028? Meet the leaders positioning themselves to make moves". Politico. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Epstein, Reid J.; Rogers, Katie; Green, Erica L. (November 7, 2024). "What's Next for Kamala Harris? Here Are Six Options". The New York Times. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ "5 Democrats who could run for president in 2028". FOX TV Stations. November 6, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Udasin, Sharon (November 7, 2024). "California Gov. Newsom calls for special legislative session after Trump win". The Hill. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ "Democratic governors vow to protect their states from Trump and his policies". NBC News. November 9, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Ward, Myah (July 21, 2024). "Biden's exit blows a hole in the political rise of ambitious Democrats". Politico. Retrieved November 9, 2024.