2028 cycle
Who is running for president in 2028?
As of November 6, 2026, none of the 13 candidates in our 2028 primary averages has formally declared a campaign. Kamala Harris leads the Democratic primary average at 23.0%; JD Vance leads the Republican primary average at 38.7%.
Democratic candidates
| Candidate | Poll average | Status | Public statements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamala Harris | 23.0% 1st | Not declared | |
| Gavin Newsom | 14.0% 2nd | Not declared | |
| Pete Buttigieg | 11.5% 3rd | Not declared | |
| Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | 10.3% 4th | Not declared | |
| Josh Shapiro | 4.8% 5th | Not declared | |
| Andy Beshear | 2.7% 6th | Not declared | |
| Cory Booker | 2.3% 7th | Not declared |
Averages of national Democratic primary polls (80 weighted). Every poll and the trend →
Republican candidates
| Candidate | Poll average | Status | Public statements |
|---|---|---|---|
| JD Vance | 38.7% 1st | Not declared | Has said there is "a chance" he will not run, citing family considerations. Source |
| Marco Rubio | 23.7% 2nd | Not declared | Has said he has "no plans at this time" to run for president. Source |
| Donald Trump Jr. | 10.0% 3rd | Not declared | |
| Ron DeSantis | 7.6% 4th | Not declared | Has declined to rule out another run. Source |
| Robert F. Kennedy Jr. | 4.1% 5th | Not declared | |
| Nikki Haley | 3.1% 6th | Not declared |
Averages of national Republican primary polls (61 weighted). Every poll and the trend →
A candidate is listed as declared only after a formal announcement or a filed exploratory committee, with a link to it. Statements are quoted from published reporting. Checked November 6, 2026; this page is updated as candidates announce. Who appears here follows who pollsters include in national primary polls, not who we think will run.
Questions
Has anyone announced a 2028 presidential run?
As of November 6, 2026, none of the 13 candidates in our 2028 primary averages has formally declared a campaign. This page lists a candidate as declared only after a formal announcement, with a link to it.
Who leads the 2028 Democratic primary polls?
Kamala Harris leads the Democratic primary average at 23.0%, in a weighted average of national polls. See every poll on the Democratic primary page.
Who leads the 2028 Republican primary polls?
JD Vance leads the Republican primary average at 38.7%, in a weighted average of national polls. See every poll on the Republican primary page.
When do presidential candidates usually announce?
Usually in the year before the election. For 2020, Elizabeth Warren formed an exploratory committee on December 31, 2018, Kamala Harris announced on January 21, 2019 and Joe Biden on April 25, 2019. For 2024, Donald Trump announced on November 15, 2022 and Ron DeSantis on May 24, 2023.
See also the 2028 primary calendar, the general-election matchups and prediction-market odds.