2028 Republican candidates
The Republicans most likely to seek the presidency in 2028, led by the sitting vice president. The field is still forming.
The sitting vice president and presumed Republican frontrunner. He has acknowledged he is considering 2028 and made an early-state trip to Iowa in 2026.
Former 2016 candidate now serving as Secretary of State. Named by President Trump as a possible successor and widely seen as the main alternative to Vance.
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.
A long-shot candidate who formally announced and filed paperwork, running as a self-described Lincoln-and-Roosevelt Republican.
A former Border Patrol official who launched an exploratory committee, with a campaign run largely by supporters.
Term-limited Georgia governor seen as a leading traditional-conservative option. He passed on a 2026 Senate race, fueling 2028 speculation.
A Florida congressman and close Trump ally whose rising profile has drawn occasional 2028 mentions.
An influential party fundraiser and the president's eldest son, whose name surfaces in 2028 speculation.
A member of House Republican leadership and prominent Trump ally, sometimes mentioned among the party's younger national prospects.
A former private-equity executive who served one term as Virginia governor and has long been mentioned as a potential national candidate.
A long-serving Texas governor with a large war chest, sometimes mentioned as a possible national candidate.
Populist economic-nationalist senator frequently named in 2028 speculation, though he has not signaled a campaign.
A former South Dakota governor who served as Homeland Security secretary in 2025-2026, with a national profile that keeps her in future-contender lists.
A former South Carolina governor and U.N. ambassador who was the last major rival standing in the 2024 Republican primary.
Defense secretary and former TV host occasionally floated in 2028 chatter, though he has expressed no interest.
Libertarian-leaning Kentucky senator and former 2016 candidate who has said another bid is under consideration.
Arkansas governor and former White House press secretary often mentioned as a future national contender, with no formal moves yet.
The 2016 runner-up and Texas senator has said he expects to seek the presidency again and was reported to be weighing a campaign.
A South Carolina senator and 2024 presidential candidate with a strong fundraising network and an optimistic message.
An Army veteran and Arkansas senator known for a hawkish foreign policy, frequently listed among possible future contenders.
Former Democrat turned Republican and Trump administration official whose 2026 departure from the DNI role has fueled 2028 talk.
A biotech entrepreneur and 2024 Republican primary candidate, now running for governor of Ohio, who remains a prominent national voice and a name in 2028 speculation.
See the 2028 Republican primary for how the nomination is won.
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