2028 Republican Party presidential primaries

2028 Republican Party presidential primaries

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Previous Republican nominee TBD in 2024

Presidential primaries and caucuses will be held in 2028, to select delegates to the 2028 Republican National Convention that determine the party's nominee for president in the 2028 United States presidential election. The Republican primaries and caucuses will take place in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. The 2028 Republican National Convention is scheduled to be held at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. ^[1]

Publicly expressed interest

• Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator from Texas (2013–present), 3rd Texas Solicitor General (2003–2008), candidate for president in 2016 ^[2]
• Tim Scott, United States Senator from South Carolina (2013–present), U.S. Representative from South Carolina's 1st congressional district (2011-2013), South Carolina State Representative (2009-2011), candidate for president in 2024 ^[3]

Republicans who have expressed interest

• 
  U.S. Senator
  Ted Cruz
  from Texas
• 
  U.S. Senator
  Tim Scott
  from South Carolina

Potential candidates

• Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas (2015-present), Attorney General of Texas (2002-2015), Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas (1996-2001) ^[4]
• Katie Britt, United States Senator from Alabama (2023-present) ^[4]
• Doug Burgum, Governor of North Dakota (2016–present), candidate for president in 2024 ^[5]
• Tucker Carlson, host of Tucker Carlson Tonight (2016–2023) ^[6]
• Liz Cheney, United States Representative from Wyoming's at-large congressional district (2017-2023) ^[7]
• Chris Christie, Governor of New Jersey (2010-2018), Chair of the Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission (2017), Chair of the Republican Governors Association (2013-2014), United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey (2002-2008), candidate for president in 2016 and 2024 ^[8]
• Tom Cotton, United States Senator from Arkansas (2015-present), United States Representative from Arkansas's 4th congressional district (2013-2015) ^{[9] [ better source needed ]}
• Ron DeSantis, 46th Governor of Florida (2019–present), U.S. Representative from Florida's 6th congressional district (2013-2018), candidate for president in 2024 ^{[10] [11]}
• Byron Donalds, U.S. Representative from Florida's 19th congressional district (2021-present), Member of the Florida House of Representatives (2016-2020) ^[4]
• Matt Gaetz, U.S. Representative from Florida's 1st congressional district (2017-present), Member of the Florida House of Representatives (2010-2016) ^[4]
• Marjorie Taylor Greene, U.S. Representative from Georgia's 14th congressional district (2021–present) ^[12]
• Nikki Haley, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (2017-2018), Governor of South Carolina (2011-2017), South Carolina State Representative (2005-2011), candidate for president in 2024 ^[4]
• Josh Hawley, United States Senator from Missouri (2019-present), Attorney General of Missouri (2017-2010) ^[4]
• Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Governor of Arkansas (2023-present), White House Press Secretary (2017-2019), White House Deputy Press Secretary (2017-2017) ^[4]
• Will Hurd, United States Representative from Texas's 23rd congressional district (2015-2021), candidate for president in 2024 ^[13]
• Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia (2019-present), Secretary of State of Georgia (2010-2018), Member of the Georgia State Senate (2003-2007) ^[4]
• Mike Lee, United States Senator from Utah (2011-present) ^{[9] [ better source needed ]}
• Kristi Noem, Governor of South Dakota (2019-present), United States Representative from South Dakota's at-large congressional district (2011-2019), Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives (2007-2011) ^{[9] [ better source needed ]}
• Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States (2017-2021), Governor of Indiana (2013-2017), United States Representative from Indiana's 6th congressional district (2003-2013), United States Representative from Indiana's 2nd congressional district (2001-2003), candidate for president in 2024 ^{[14] [15]}
• Mike Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State (2018-2021), Director of the C.I.A. (2017-2018), U.S. Representative from Kansas's 4th congressional district (2011-2017) ^[16]
• Vivek Ramaswamy, businessman, candidate in 2024 ^[17]
• Kim Reynolds, Governor of Iowa (2017-present), Lieutenant Governor of Iowa (2011-2017), Member of the Iowa Senate (2009-2011) ^{[9] [ better source needed ]}
• Marco Rubio, United States Senator from Florida (2011-present), Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives (2006-2008), Member of the Florida House of Representatives (2000-2008), Member of the West Miami City Commission (1998-2000), candidate for president in 2016 ^{[9] [ better source needed ]}
• Elise Stefanik, United States Representative from New York's 21st congressional district (2015-present), Chair of the House Republican Conference (2021-present) ^[4]
• Francis X. Suarez, Mayor of Miami, Florida (2017-present), candidate for president in 2024 ^[18]
• Donald Trump Sr., 45th President of the United States (2017–2021), chairman of The Trump Organization (1971–2017), candidate for president in 2000, 2016, 2020, and 2024 ^{[19] [20]}
• Donald Trump Jr., businessman, son of President Donald J. Trump ^[21]
• J. D. Vance, United States Senator from Ohio (2023-present) ^[4]
• Glenn Youngkin, Governor of Virginia (2022–present) ^[22]

Potential candidates

• 
  Governor
  Greg Abbott
  of Texas
• 
  U.S. Senator
  Katie Britt
  from Alabama
• 
  Governor
  Chris Christie
  of New Jersey
• 
  Governor
  Doug Burgum
  of North Dakota
• 
  Political commentator
  Tucker Carlson
  from Florida
• 
  Former U.S. Representative
  Liz Cheney
  from Wyoming
• 
  U.S. Senator
  Tom Cotton
  from Arkansas
• 
  Governor
  Ron DeSantis
  of Florida
• 
  U.S. Representative
  Byron Donalds
  from Florida
• 
  U.S. Representative
  Matt Gaetz
  from Florida
• 
  U.S. Representative
  Marjorie Taylor Greene
  from Georgia
• 
  Former U.N. Ambassador
  Nikki Haley
  from South Carolina
• 
  U.S. Senator
  Josh Hawley
  from Missouri
• 
  Governor
  Sarah Huckabee Sanders
  of Arkansas
• 
  Former U.S. Representative
  Will Hurd
  from Texas
• 
  Governor
  Brian Kemp
  of Georgia
• 
  U.S. Senator
  Mike Lee
  from Utah
• 
  Governor
  Kristi Noem
  of South Dakota
• 
  Former Vice President
  Mike Pence
  from Indiana
• 
  Former U.S. Secretary of State
  Mike Pompeo
  from Kansas
• 
  Businessman
  Vivek Ramaswamy
  from Ohio
• 
  Governor
  Kim Reynolds
  of Iowa
• 
  U.S. Senator
  Marco Rubio
  from Florida
• 
  U.S. Representative
  Elise Stefanik
  from New York
• 
  Mayor of Miami
  Francis X. Suarez
  from Florida
• 
  Former President
  Donald J. Trump Sr.
  from Florida
• 
  Businessman
  Donald J. Trump Jr.
  from Florida
• 
  U.S. Senator
  J. D. Vance
  from Ohio
• 
  Governor
  Glenn Youngkin
  of Virginia

Other potential candidates

In February 2024, Trump's vice presidential shortlist purportedly included senator Tim Scott, South Dakota governor Kristi Noem, representative Elise Stefanik, and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy; ^[23] Trump's vice presidential nominee's 2028 presidential campaign is expected to be bolstered by the nomination. ^{[lower-alpha 1]}

Declined to be candidates

• Kevin McCarthy, former U.S. representative for California's 20th congressional district (2007-2023) and former Speaker of the House (2023) ^[27]

Endorsements

Elise Stefanik

Federal officials

• Donald J. Trump, President of the United States (2017-2021) ^{[25] [26]}

In January 2022, Trump endorsed Stefanik for president in 2028. ^[28]

Notes

1. Attributed to several references: ^{[24] [25] [26]}

References

Citations

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2. Yarrow, Grace (November 7, 2023). "Ted Cruz says he expects to run for president again, criticizes Democrats for pro-Palestine rhetoric". The Texas Tribune.
3. Mitchell, Octavia (December 12, 2023). "One-on-one with Senator Tim Scott". WCBD-TV. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
4. Scher, Bill (December 26, 2023). "Which 2028 Presidential Wannabe Had the Best Year?". Politico.
5. Anderson, Bruce (September 14, 2023). "Letter: Doug Burgum has a chance to be a leader in 2028. Will he take it?". InForum. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
6. Stanton, Andrew (August 7, 2023). "Joe Rogan Makes 2028 Tucker Carlson Prediction". Newsweek.
7. Rudell, B.J. (July 3, 2022). "Liz Cheney has a political future — we just don't know what it will be". The Hill. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
8. Kelly, Mike (January 11, 2024). "Chris Christie would be a strong US Senate candidate for the NJ GOP. Here's why: Kelly". northjersey.com.
9. Geraghty, Jim (December 27, 2023). "If You Want to Be a Party's 2028 Nominee, Work Hard Now". National Review.
10. MacKinnon, Douglas (June 16, 2023). "Is the Trump circus about to push DeSantis into 2028?". The Hill.
11. Basu, Zachary (January 29, 2024). "DeSantis boosts public image after dropping out, sparking '28 speculation". Axios.
12. Sexton, Adam (November 5, 2023), CloseUp: Marjorie Taylor Greene open to future presidential run , retrieved February 18, 2024
13. Samuels, Alexandra (October 11, 2023). "Will Hurd Was Both Too Late and Too Early to Run as an Anti-Trump Moderate". Texas Monthly. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
14. Sandweiss, Ethan (November 1, 2023). "Experts weigh in on Pence's loss and future". WFYI. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
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16. Carpenter, Tim (April 19, 2023). "Kansas political analysts: Pompeo wisely steps aside in 2024 presidential election cycle". Kansas Reflector. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
17. Gift, Thomas (August 31, 2023). "Commentary: Who's Vivek Ramaswamy? The Trump 2.0 candidate making waves in the Republican primaries". University College London. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
18. Saunders, Forrest (June 15, 2023). "Miami mayor jumps into 2024 presidential race though some think he's eyeing 2028". WPTV. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
19. Sarlin, Benjy (April 12, 2023). "Don't assume this is Donald Trump's last run". Semafor.
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21. "Donald Trump Jr For US President In 2028? Ex-First Son Says 'Never Say Never'". Times Now News. January 17, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
22. Cook, Nancy (November 7, 2023). "Glenn Youngkin's Presidential Ambitions Face Test in Virginia State Elections". Bloomberg. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
23. Collins, Eliza (February 24, 2024). "Who's on Trump's Shortlist for Vice President?". The Wall Street Journal . Retrieved February 25, 2024.
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27. Solender, Andrew (February 13, 2024). "McCarthy floats future run for office in rare Capitol Hill visit". Axios . Retrieved February 17, 2024.
28. Bowden, John (January 12, 2022). "Donald Trump names his top pick for president ... in 2028". The Independent . Retrieved February 25, 2024.

Works cited

• Haberman, Maggie (2022). Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America . Amsterdam: Singel Uitgeverijen. ISBN   9789029549813.