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Is Phil Murphy running for president in 2028?

Maybe - Phil Murphy is floated as a possible 2028 candidate. Phil Murphy has been discussed as a possible 2028 contender but has not committed to a run. Has not ruled out 2028 but openly downplays it, and registers near zero in early polling, making him a long shot.

Latest public signal (December 15, 2025): Said of a 2028 presidential run 'I haven't taken anything off the table ... but I wouldn't put a lot of money on that' in an ABC News interview near the end of his term. Source

Updated - The Hill - Murphy on a 2028 run: 'I wouldn't put a lot of money on that' (Dec 15 2025), Wikipedia
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Phil Murphy at a glance

  • PartyDemocratic
  • Current roleFormer Governor of New Jersey
  • Age (2026)68
  • Home stateNew Jersey
  • 2028 statusPossible
  • Age on Inauguration Day 202971

Where things stand

A two-term New Jersey governor who left office in January 2026, succeeded by fellow Democrat Mikie Sherrill. He has not taken a 2028 run off the table but plays it down ("I wouldn't put a lot of money on that").

Standing: Barely registers in early 2028 Democratic primary polls (about 1 percent or less) and is not a meaningful factor in prediction markets. See the 2028 primary polls.

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Chances in 2028

Phil Murphy's 2028 presidential election prospects

As of July 14, 2026, Phil Murphy is rated "Possible" in our 2028 tracker. Has not ruled out 2028 but openly downplays it, and registers near zero in early polling, making him a long shot.

Phil Murphy's 2028 Democratic presidential nomination prospects

Phil Murphy has not appeared in the national 2028 Democratic primary surveys we track. That is normal this early -- no candidate has formally declared, and most named contenders say they will decide only after the 2026 midterms. 2028 Democratic primary polling (Wikipedia aggregation)

Phil Murphy's 2028 campaign status

As of July 14, 2026, Phil Murphy has not formally filed a 2028 presidential campaign with the FEC. Latest public signal (December 15, 2025): Said of a 2028 presidential run 'I haven't taken anything off the table ... but I wouldn't put a lot of money on that' in an ABC News interview near the end of his term. Source

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Everything Phil Murphy 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. 2 entries. Open Murphy's statement log | All politicians

  • January 2026: Leaves office; long-shot status The Hill
  • December 15, 2025: Wouldn't put a lot of money on a 2028 run The Hill
Quick answers

Phil Murphy 2028: frequently asked questions

Is Phil Murphy running for president in 2028?
Maybe - Phil Murphy is floated as a possible 2028 candidate. Phil Murphy has been discussed as a possible 2028 contender but has not committed to a run. Has not ruled out 2028 but openly downplays it, and registers near zero in early polling, making him a long shot.
What are Phil Murphy's 2028 Democratic nomination prospects?
Phil Murphy is currently rated "Possible" for 2028. Barely registers in early 2028 Democratic primary polls (about 1 percent or less) and is not a meaningful factor in prediction markets.
What party is Phil Murphy in?
Phil Murphy is a member of the Democratic Party. Current role: Former Governor of New Jersey.
How old is Phil Murphy?
Phil Murphy is 68 years old (as of June 2026), and would be 71 on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2029.
Has Phil Murphy officially announced a 2028 campaign?
As of July 14, 2026, no - Phil Murphy has not formally filed a 2028 presidential campaign. Has not ruled out 2028 but openly downplays it, and registers near zero in early polling, making him a long shot. Latest public signal (December 15, 2025): Said of a 2028 presidential run 'I haven't taken anything off the table ... but I wouldn't put a lot of money on that' in an ABC News interview near the end of his term.
What are Phil Murphy'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 Phil Murphy, who is currently rated "Possible". Watch the live odds and polls as the field forms.
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