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Is Tim Scott running for president in 2028?

Maybe - Tim Scott is floated as a possible 2028 candidate. Tim Scott has been discussed as a possible 2028 contender but has not committed to a run. 2024 candidate; plans to seek a third Senate term in 2028.

Latest public signal (March 18, 2026): His campaign confirmed he will seek a third Senate term in 2028, reversing an earlier pledge that his 2022 race would be his last. Source

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Tim Scott at a glance

  • PartyRepublican
  • Current roleU.S. Senator (South Carolina)
  • Age (2026)60
  • Home stateSouth Carolina
  • 2028 statusPossible
  • Age on Inauguration Day 202963
More on Tim Scott
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Where things stand

A South Carolina senator and 2024 presidential candidate with a strong fundraising network and an optimistic message.

Standing: Tim Scott has not appeared in the national 2028 Republican primary surveys we track. That is normal this early -- no major candidate has formally declared, and most named contenders said they would decide only after the November 2026 midterms. See the full 2028 primary polls.

Chances in 2028

Will Tim Scott win the 2028 presidential election?

Tim Scott's 2028 presidential election prospects, as of November 6, 2026: rated "Possible" in our 2028 tracker. 2024 candidate; plans to seek a third Senate term in 2028.

Will Tim Scott win the 2028 Republican presidential nomination?

Tim Scott's Republican nomination prospects: Tim Scott has not appeared in the national 2028 Republican primary surveys we track. That is normal this early -- no major candidate has formally declared, and most named contenders said they would decide only after the November 2026 midterms. 2028 Republican primary polling (Wikipedia aggregation)

Tim Scott's 2028 campaign status

As of November 6, 2026, Tim Scott has not formally filed a 2028 presidential campaign with the FEC. Latest public signal (March 18, 2026): His campaign confirmed he will seek a third Senate term in 2028, reversing an earlier pledge that his 2022 race would be his last. Source

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

Everything Tim Scott 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. 1 entry. Open Scott's statement log | All politicians

  • March 18, 2026: Latest public signal on 2028 wistv.com
Quick answers

Tim Scott 2028: frequently asked questions

Is Tim Scott running for president in 2028?
Maybe - Tim Scott is floated as a possible 2028 candidate. Tim Scott has been discussed as a possible 2028 contender but has not committed to a run. 2024 candidate; plans to seek a third Senate term in 2028.
What are Tim Scott's 2028 Republican nomination prospects?
Tim Scott is currently rated "Possible" for 2028. Tim Scott has not appeared in the national 2028 Republican primary surveys we track. That is normal this early -- no major candidate has formally declared, and most named contenders said they would decide only after the November 2026 midterms.
What party is Tim Scott in?
Tim Scott is a member of the Republican Party. Current role: U.S. Senator (South Carolina).
How old is Tim Scott?
Tim Scott is 60 years old (as of June 2026), and would be 63 on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2029.
Has Tim Scott officially announced a 2028 campaign?
As of November 6, 2026, no - Tim Scott has not formally filed a 2028 presidential campaign. 2024 candidate; plans to seek a third Senate term in 2028. Latest public signal (March 18, 2026): His campaign confirmed he will seek a third Senate term in 2028, reversing an earlier pledge that his 2022 race would be his last.
What are Tim Scott'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 Tim Scott, who is currently rated "Possible". Watch the live odds and polls as the field forms.
Deep reads

The deepest reads on Tim Scott and 2028

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

  1. Sen. Tim Scott says he will seek office again in 2028

    Reports Sen. Tim Scott will seek a third Senate term in 2028, reversing a prior pledge that 2022 would be his last race.

    Postandcourier
    #760

  2. Sen. Tim Scott announces plans for 2028 election - WIS

    Reports Tim Scott announced plans to run for re-election to the Senate in 2028, walking back earlier term-limit commitments.

    Wistv
    #867

  3. iPhone 13 Tim Scott 2028 Presidential Election USA Republican Case

    Amazon product page selling a Tim Scott 2028 Republican presidential campaign iPhone 13 case; not editorial content.

    Amazon
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