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Is Ron DeSantis running for president in 2028?

Not officially yet - but Ron DeSantis is one of the most likely 2028 candidates. No major candidate has formally declared a 2028 campaign yet. Among those who haven't, Ron DeSantis is among the most likely to run. Former candidate; says he is open to running again.

Latest public signal (November 4, 2026): Called the GOP's national midterm performance an 'extinction-level event' while highlighting Florida's continued Republican control, amid speculation about his post-governorship national political future. (Fox News Nov 4; Newsweek Nov 5, 2026.) Source

Updated - Florida Politics, Tallahassee Democrat via Yahoo News - DeSantis on 2028 at Milken (May 4 2026), Fox News - DeSantis calls GOP midterm losses 'extinction-level event' (Nov 4 2026), Newsweek - DeSantis dire prediction for GOP after midterm defeat (Nov 5 2026)

Ron DeSantis at a glance

  • PartyRepublican
  • Current roleGovernor of Florida
  • Age (2026)47
  • Home stateFlorida
  • 2028 statusLikely to run
  • Age on Inauguration Day 202950
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Where things stand

The term-limited Florida governor and 2024 candidate has said he is open to another run. His term ends in 2027, freeing him to campaign.

Standing: Between 6% and 9% in the six national Republican primary polls from August to mid-September 2026, behind JD Vance and Marco Rubio in all six and behind Donald Trump Jr. in four. See the 2028 primary polls.

Chances in 2028

Will Ron DeSantis win the 2028 presidential election?

Ron DeSantis's 2028 presidential election prospects, as of November 7, 2026: rated "Likely to run" in our 2028 tracker. Former candidate; says he is open to running again.

Will Ron DeSantis win the 2028 Republican presidential nomination?

Ron DeSantis's Republican nomination prospects: In national 2028 Republican primary polling, Ron DeSantis averages about 8.4% across the latest 4 surveys (most recent: AtlasIntel, October 28-November 1, 2026). No nominee has been chosen and no major candidate has formally declared, so this far out the number tracks name recognition more than a settled race. 2028 Republican primary polling (Wikipedia aggregation)

Ron DeSantis's 2028 campaign status

As of November 7, 2026, Ron DeSantis has not formally filed a 2028 presidential campaign with the FEC. Latest public signal (November 4, 2026): Called the GOP's national midterm performance an 'extinction-level event' while highlighting Florida's continued Republican control, amid speculation about his post-governorship national political future. (Fox News Nov 4; Newsweek Nov 5, 2026.) Source

Track the numbers as they move: 2028 primary polls - live 2028 odds - daily standing index.

Everything Ron DeSantis has said about 2028

Dated log of posts, videos, interviews, and speeches about a 2028 run -- same format as the Trump third-term archive, source-linked. 5 entries. Open DeSantis's statement log | All politicians

Quick answers

Ron DeSantis 2028: frequently asked questions

Is Ron DeSantis running for president in 2028?
Not officially yet - but Ron DeSantis is one of the most likely 2028 candidates. No major candidate has formally declared a 2028 campaign yet. Among those who haven't, Ron DeSantis is among the most likely to run. Former candidate; says he is open to running again.
What are Ron DeSantis's 2028 Republican nomination prospects?
Ron DeSantis is currently rated "Likely to run" for 2028. Between 6% and 9% in the six national Republican primary polls from August to mid-September 2026, behind JD Vance and Marco Rubio in all six and behind Donald Trump Jr. in four.
What party is Ron DeSantis in?
Ron DeSantis is a member of the Republican Party. Current role: Governor of Florida.
How old is Ron DeSantis?
Ron DeSantis is 47 years old (as of June 2026), and would be 50 on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2029.
Has Ron DeSantis officially announced a 2028 campaign?
As of November 7, 2026, no - Ron DeSantis has not formally filed a 2028 presidential campaign. Former candidate; says he is open to running again. Latest public signal (November 4, 2026): Called the GOP's national midterm performance an 'extinction-level event' while highlighting Florida's continued Republican control, amid speculation about his post-governorship national political future. (Fox News Nov 4; Newsweek Nov 5, 2026.)
What are Ron DeSantis's chances of winning the 2028 election?
It is far too early to put firm odds on 2028. No nominee has been chosen, and the prediction markets do not yet show a stable number for Ron DeSantis, who is currently rated "Likely to run". Watch the live odds and polls as the field forms.
Why is Ron DeSantis not running for governor?
Florida limits governors to two consecutive terms. DeSantis won in 2018 and 2022, so he is term-limited from the 2026 governor's race. His term ends in January 2027, which also frees him to campaign if he runs for president in 2028.
When does Ron DeSantis leave the governor's office?
His current term as Florida governor ends in January 2027.

Why is Ron DeSantis not running for governor again?

Florida governors are limited to two consecutive terms. DeSantis was elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022, so he is term-limited from running for governor again in 2026. His current term ends in January 2027. That is why coverage focuses on a possible 2028 presidential campaign rather than another gubernatorial race - he cannot seek a third consecutive term as Florida governor under the state constitution.

Deep reads

The deepest reads on Ron DeSantis and 2028

Hand-picked, link-verified analysis from across the spectrum - the best serious writing that actually engages DeSantis's 2028 prospects, drawn from The 2028 Canon. See also the conservative case for 2028.

  1. New book dishes on Trump's DeSantis obsession: "Why doesn't he ...

    Reports on a new book revealing Trump's obsessive rivalry with DeSantis, shedding light on the intra-GOP dynamics that will shape the 2028 Republican primary field.

    Miamiherald
    #336

  2. Ron DeSantis finds second act as key Trump ally. Will his third act be a 2028 run?

    Reports DeSantis has rebuilt himself as a key Trump ally in the cabinet, raising the question of whether a 2028 presidential run follows.

    CNN Politics / 2026-05
    #389

  3. Trump Didn't Doom the G.O.P. Neither Would DeSantis.

    Argues that neither Trump nor DeSantis would doom the GOP, framing them as manageable risks rather than existential threats to the party.

    The New York Times
    #400

  4. DeSantis sparks 2028 speculation with post-campaign rhetoric

    Reports that DeSantis's post-dropout rhetoric is already sparking 2028 speculation among Republican operatives and donors.

    Axios
    #444

  5. DeSantis Swivels Hard in His 2028 Pitch

    Analysis of DeSantis's evolving 2028 strategy

    The American Conservative
    #445
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