The 2028 Race Is Just Getting Started
Who will be the next US president? Voters decide on November 7, 2028, nearly two years from now.
To win, a candidate needs at least 270 electoral votes. Most states give all of their electoral votes to whoever wins that state.
Why now? The midterm elections ended earlier this month, and Democrats took control of Congress. One news outlet called it a blue tsunami.
Reuters expects the Democratic primary to be among the most crowded in decades. Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff tops insiders' lists, though he has not declared.
The Republican side is more guarded. Hopefuls have mostly stayed close to Trump, and Vice President JD Vance is seen as the favorite.
Here's the fact that makes people pause. Only one sitting vice president in nearly 200 years has won the presidency. Vance has a head start on fundraising and name recognition, but early favorites don't always win.
The other side matters too. Democrats had strong midterms, but they still need a plan that goes beyond opposing Trump.
Next up is the Democrats' early-state calendar. States wanting an early primary slot face a January 16 deadline to apply. Which states make the cut can shape who gets noticed first.
Two years is a long time in politics. Watch who rises, who fades, and how the field takes shape.
