Top 10 People Who Should Run for the 2024 Republican Nomination
Looks like there will be a large number of Republicans running for the 2024 Republican nomination.But the real question is: will any of them be able to defeat Donald Trump?
Ron DeSantis (born September 14, 1978) is an American politician and former military 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 he is... read more If there were an award in US politics for most improved or fastest riser, Ron DeSantis would win it. He soared in popularity after his mostly hands-off response to the COVID-19 pandemic and has dominated the conservative news cycle ever since with his legislation against CRT, wokeism, and trans athletes. He is bright, young, and a mostly controversy-free version of Trump.
If Trump didn't run, DeSantis would easily win the nomination. However, with a Trump 2024 run looking almost certain, there could be a real battle if DeSantis decides to put his name in the hat. He's already won a few polls against the Don himself.
Michael Richard Pence is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 48th Vice President of the United States from January 20, 2017, to January 20, 2021. He was elected alongside President Donald Trump and held office for one full term. Before becoming Vice President, Pence served as the Governor... read more Ever since Joe Biden was declared President, Mike Pence has remained a genuine option for the 2024 nomination. Pence has overwhelming support among the Christian right and social conservatives, and his support extends to some pro-Trump populists, since he was literally second in command to Trump.
However, his support collapsed during the Capitol Riots among the large cohort of Trump cultists who dominate the Republican Party, and it hasn't really grown back since.
Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York) is an American businessman, television personality, politician, and the 45th and 47th President of the United States... read more The obvious favorite. Trump has hinted several times in interviews that he'll run in 2024 and has "already made up his mind." He is apparently considering announcing a run as early as the midterms.
The problem, however, is that he has many more haters than in 2020, particularly after the election fraud claims and the January 6 riot. He is now as old as Biden was when he decided to run a few years back. While he might have the majority of support among Republicans, he doesn't have the majority of support among Americans.
Biden's below-par performance makes it seem like Trump v. Biden 2.0 could be a somewhat tight battle.
Rafael Edward "Ted" Cruz is an American politician and attorney who has served as the junior United States Senator from Texas since 2013. He was a candidate for the Republican nomination for President of the United States in the 2016 election. Cruz is affiliated with the Tea Party movement and is known... read more He came ever so close in 2016 to winning the Republican nomination, and Ted has stayed in the spotlight ever since. Could he be mounting another run?
She has publicly touted running for President in 2024 and has been quite visible in the media lately, attacking Joe Biden. The question is, how much support among Republicans would she really get?
Marco Antonio Rubio is an American politician and attorney, currently serving as the junior United States Senator from Florida, a position he has held since 2011. He was a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Rubio has served on several Senate committees, including... read more He has publicly declared that he wouldn't run against Trump. However, he does have the support of many key groups, including his battleground home state, and may consider running for the job once again.
Christopher James "Chris" Christie is an American attorney and politician who served as the 55th Governor of New Jersey from 2010 to 2018. A member of the Republican Party, he gained national recognition for his response to Hurricane Sandy and for his 2016 presidential campaign. Christie has remained... read more Rumors have emerged that Christie is prepping for a 2024 run. More specifically, he is trying to emerge as the main anti-Trump candidate in the race. He might have trouble gaining much support in the party, though.
Benjamin Aaron Shapiro (born January 15, 1984) is an American conservative political commentator, media host, attorney, and author. He published his first book, Brainwashed: How Universities Indoctrinate America's Youth, in 2004 at the age of 20. Shapiro is the co-founder of The Daily Wire and hosts... read more People like him are needed to whip the country back into shape. His ideas are fantastic, and when the party needs a leader, he could rise up.
Let's say, hypothetically, for the sake of the argument, Shapiro does run. He might win.
He's still pretty young, but definitely will be president at some point in the future.
Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, born on November 30, 1971, is an American politician. She has been serving as the eighth United States Secretary of Homeland Security since January 2025. She is a strong, effective, and very experienced and capable woman for certain.
Timothy Eugene "Tim" Scott is the junior United States Senator from South Carolina. He was appointed to the Senate in 2013 and later won election to a full term. As of 2025, he continues to serve in the U.S. Senate and has been active in national politics, including a campaign for the Republican presidential... read more Like Rubio, he says he wouldn't run against Trump. Though he is a young and fresh face in the Republican Party, willing to work with the other side, and may gain the votes they need to win.
He is the person that the Republicans should be looking to, but unless he has a miraculous rise like DeSantis did, he won't win the nomination.
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Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was discovered by Brian "Baby" Williams at a young age and signed to Cash Money Records, where he became one-quarter of the rap group Hot Boys. He later founded his own label, Young Money Entertainment, signing artists such... read more
Kevin Wayne Durant is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. He previously starred with the Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder and the Golden State Warriors. He was named NBA Finals MVP in both 2017 and 2018 after championship seasons with the Warriors.
Randal Howard "Rand" Paul is an American physician and politician. Born on January 7, 1963, he has served as the United States Senator from Kentucky since 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Paul is known for his libertarian-leaning views and affiliation with the Tea Party movement.
Donald John Trump Jr. (born December 31, 1977), sometimes referred to as Don Jr., is an American businessman and political activist. He is best known as the eldest child of Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States, and Ivana Trump, Donald Trump's first wife. Trump lovers adore him, and if you haven't noticed, he's got an enormous following on social media. He is a very popular figure in the Republican Party, but will probably leave the job up to his dad for now.
John Ellis "Jeb" Bush is an American politician and businessman who served as the 43rd Governor of Florida from 1999 to 2007. He is a member of the Bush political family, the son of former President George H. W. Bush, and the brother of former President George W. Bush. Jeb Bush ran for the Republican... read more His brother and father are perhaps the most underrated presidents, and I would like to see him try again.
John Richard Kasich is an American politician who served as the 69th Governor of Ohio from 2011 to 2019. Before his tenure as governor, he represented Ohio's 12th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1983 to 2001. Kasich is also known for his work as a television host and... read more
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 also the first African-American woman to hold that position and previously served as National Security Advisor... read more She would be an awesome choice, but she has said she does not want to get involved with politics again.
Willard Mitt Romney is an American businessman and politician who served as the 70th Governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007. He was the Republican Party's nominee for President of the United States in the 2012 election. Romney also served as a United States senator from Utah from 2019 to 2025,... read more We need him back. His morals and his non-extremist views are essential. His plans for the economy will do wonders. I don't think he could make it past Ron, but I would vote for him in a second.
Joseph James "Joe" Rogan, born on August 11, 1967, is an American podcaster, comedian, and UFC commentator. He is the host of The Joe Rogan Experience, a podcast where he talks with a wide range of guests about topics such as current events, politics, science, comedy, and philosophy. Rogan is known... read more
Alexander Emric Jones is an American radio show host and conspiracy theorist. He hosts The Alex Jones Show from Austin, Texas, which airs on the Genesis Communications Network across the United States and online. Jones is also the founder of the website InfoWars, which is known for promoting controversial... read more
Benjamin Solomon "Ben" Carson, Sr. is a retired American neurosurgeon and former candidate for President of the United States. He gained fame for his pioneering work in pediatric neurosurgery, including the first successful separation of conjoined twins joined at the back of the head. Carson later served... read more An outstanding man who would be an tremendous asset.
Super smart and capable man.
