Top 10 Best Candidates for the 2028 U.S. Presidential Election

1. Gavin Newsom

   

   Gavin Christopher Newsom (born October 10, 1967) is an American politician and businessman. He has been serving as the 40th governor of California since 2019 as a member of the Democratic Party.

   Happier than anybody that Harris lost, because that means he is now the big dog in the Democratic Party.

   He is brilliant, articulate, and no-nonsense. I love him.

2. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

   

   Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, born October 13, 1989 and also known by her initials AOC, is an American activist and politician. She has served as the U.S. representative for New York's 14th congressional district since 2019. She is a member of the Democratic Party and has become one of the most prominent... read more

   She is brilliant and inspirational.

3. Josh Shapiro

   

   I think he has the potential to win the presidency without alienating Independents and could help unite the country without relying on divisive tactics or imposing his views. Josh Shapiro and Jared Polis would make excellent candidates to face each other in the Democratic primary.

4. JD Vance

   

   James David Vance (born James Donald Bowman. August 2, 1984) is an American politician, author, attorney, and Marine Corps veteran. Since 2025, he has served as the 50th Vice President of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, Vance represented Ohio in the U.S. Senate from 2023 to 2025... read more

   Articulate, a quick thinker, in touch with the lives of impoverished Americans, having been one himself, and really down to earth. I recommend checking out his interview with Theo Von, where he discussed a range of topics you don't usually see politicians discuss, such as firsthand accounts of opioid addiction and the Sackler family.

   If the two tickets boil down to Vance vs. AOC, it's going to be a landslide far beyond any recent elections. Even traditional Democrat stalwarts know better than to vote for her.

   At best, they will stay home, even if they won't actually vote for Vance.

5. Vivek Ramaswamy

   

   Really smart guy.

   Excellent choice.

6. Pete Buttigieg

   

7. Ron DeSantis

   

   Ron DeSantis (born September 14, 1978) is an American politician, attorney, and former naval officer. He has served as the 46th governor of Florida since January 8, 2019. Prior to that, DeSantis represented Florida's 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018, and... read more

   He is the man for president in 2028.

   He's outstanding.

8. Cory Booker

   

9. Andrew Yang

   

10. Kamala Harris

    

    Kamala Devi Harris (born October 20, 1964) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 49th Vice President of the United States from 2021 to 2025. She was previously a U.S. Senator from California and a candidate for the presidency in the 2024 election. Harris made history as the first female... read more

The Newcomers
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    Jon Ossoff

    
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    John Kennedy

    
The Contenders

13. Gretchen Whitmer

    

    Gretchen Esther Whitmer (born August 23, 1971) is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the 49th governor of Michigan since 2019.

    A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2001 to 2006 and in the Michigan Senate from 2006... read more

14. Glenn Youngkin

    

15. Andy Beshear

    

16. Jared Polis

    

17. Tulsi Gabbard

    

    Tulsi Gabbard, born April 12, 1981, is an American politician and military officer who has served as the U.S. director of national intelligence since February 12, 2025. She represented Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District from January 3, 2013, to January 3, 2021. Gabbard left the Democratic Party on October... read more

    Incredibly smart and charismatic. She has a very good chance of winning the presidency in the next couple of decades. She can attract votes from both sides. Hopefully, that comes true.

    She's sounding very presidential in her post-election interviews. She might get a high-ranking cabinet appointment from Trump, and then after that, who knows.

    She will probably be moderate and may flip Virginia, Colorado, and California.

18. Phil Scott

    

19. JB Pritzker

    

20. Jeremy Kauffman

    

21. Michelle Obama

    

    Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is an American lawyer and writer who served as the First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. She is married to Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, and was the first African-American First Lady. Michelle Obama has authored several books, including... read more

22. Condoleezza Rice

    

    Condoleezza "Condi" Rice is an American political scientist and diplomat. She served as the 66th United States secretary of state from 2005 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. Rice was the first African American woman to hold that position and previously served as national security advisor from 2001... read more

    She should have been president long ago. She's somebody who can pull both parties together. She should have taken Barack Obama's place as the first Black person and first female president. She's more articulate than any of our candidates.

    If something should happen with JD Vance, she would be the top choice to be on the Republican ticket.

23. Stacey Abrams

    

24. Liz Cheney

    

    Liz should team up with Rahm Emanuel. Either would be a good President or Vice President.

25. Mark Kelly

    

    Only one of these nine could do at least a half-decent job.

26. Brian Kemp

    

27. Ivanka Trump

    

    Ivana Marie "Ivanka" Trump is an American businesswoman, author, and former reality television personality who founded a namesake fashion and lifestyle brand. She served as a senior advisor to her father, President Donald Trump, from 2017 to 2021. Before entering politics, she was an executive vice president... read more

    At some point in the future, an Ivanka Trump/Candace Owens candidacy would probably win. Maybe in 2036, we will see it.