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Is Jared Polis running for president in 2028?

Maybe - Jared Polis is floated as a possible 2028 candidate. Jared Polis has been discussed as a possible 2028 contender but has not committed to a run. Term-limited as Colorado governor (term ends January 2027); keeps the door open but said in May 2026 he has 'no plans to run for anything'.

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Jared Polis at a glance

  • PartyDemocratic
  • Current roleGovernor of Colorado
  • Age (2026)51
  • Home stateColorado
  • 2028 statusPossible
  • Age on Inauguration Day 202953

Where things stand

A wealthy, business-friendly Colorado governor who is term-limited in 2026, leaving him free to consider a national run.

Standing: Jared Polis 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. See the full 2028 primary polls.

Path analysis: Will Jared Polis run for president in 2028? - forward-looking analysis of key conditions and decision timeline.

Full FAQ: Is Jared Polis running for president in 2028? - dedicated Q&A with dated signals and full source trail.

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Chances in 2028

Jared Polis's 2028 presidential election prospects

As of July 14, 2026, Jared Polis is rated "Possible" in our 2028 tracker. Term-limited as Colorado governor (term ends January 2027); keeps the door open but said in May 2026 he has 'no plans to run for anything'.

Jared Polis's 2028 Democratic presidential nomination prospects

Jared Polis 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)

Jared Polis's 2028 campaign status

As of July 14, 2026, Jared Polis has not formally filed a 2028 presidential campaign with the FEC.

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Latest on Polis

Recent developments in Jared Polis's 2028 prospects

  1. May 2026At a Colorado Sun event, Polis defended his Tina Peters commutation and said he has 'no plans to run for anything.' The Colorado Sun
  2. April 2026A Colorado Polling Institute survey found Polis's favorability had fallen to 44%, with his support among Democrats dropping from 84% a year earlier to 72%. Colorado Politics

Each item links to its source. See also the full 2028 primary polls and live odds. · Everything Polis has said about 2028

Everything Jared Polis 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 Polis's statement log → · All politicians

Quick answers

Jared Polis 2028: frequently asked questions

Is Jared Polis running for president in 2028?
Maybe - Jared Polis is floated as a possible 2028 candidate. Jared Polis has been discussed as a possible 2028 contender but has not committed to a run. Term-limited as Colorado governor (term ends January 2027); keeps the door open but said in May 2026 he has 'no plans to run for anything'.
What are Jared Polis's 2028 Democratic nomination prospects?
Jared Polis is currently rated "Possible" for 2028. Jared Polis 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.
What party is Jared Polis in?
Jared Polis is a member of the Democratic Party. Current role: Governor of Colorado.
How old is Jared Polis?
Jared Polis is 51 years old (as of June 2026), and would be 53 on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2029.
Has Jared Polis officially announced a 2028 campaign?
As of July 14, 2026, no - Jared Polis has not formally filed a 2028 presidential campaign. Term-limited as Colorado governor (term ends January 2027); keeps the door open but said in May 2026 he has 'no plans to run for anything'.
What are Jared Polis'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 Jared Polis, who is currently rated "Possible". Watch the live odds and polls as the field forms.
Deep reads

The deepest reads on Jared Polis and 2028

Hand-picked, link-verified analysis from across the spectrum - the best serious writing that actually engages Polis's 2028 prospects, drawn from The 2028 Canon. See also the Democratic reckoning.

  1. Does anyone really think Jared Polis can be president?

    Argues that Jared Polis's repeated accommodation of Trump disqualifies him as a 2028 Democratic nominee when the party needs an anti-Trump standard-bearer.

    Coloradosun
    #269

  2. Opinion | Jared Polis's 'election denier' clemency was an ...

    Opinion piece examining Colorado Gov. Jared Polis's controversial clemency for an election denier and its implications for his political future.

    The Washington Post
    #337

  3. Polis won't rule out a 2028 presidential bid

    Reports that Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declined to rule out a 2028 presidential bid when asked directly.

    Politico
    #804

  4. Jared Polis 2028 for President Democrat Patriotic US Flag ...

    Amazon product listing for a Jared Polis 2028 presidential campaign novelty flag item; not an article.

    Amazon
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