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Latest news on the 2028 US Presidential Election, covering candidates, polls, primaries, JD Vance, Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom and the race for the White House.

Scheduled for 7 November 2028, the next US presidential election will be an open-seat contest for the first time in years. Donald Trump, who returned to the White House in January 2025 after winning a non-consecutive second term, is constitutionally barred from seeking a third term under the Twenty-Second Amendment. It marks the first time since 1884 that two consecutive elections will take place without an incumbent president on the ballot.

On the Republican side, Vice President JD Vance has emerged as the early frontrunner, polling at around 40% among potential Republican primary voters. Other names circulating include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Donald Trump Jr., Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Tom Cotton, and Ted Cruz. The 2026 midterm elections are widely expected to serve as a key proving ground for candidates positioning themselves within the party.

The Democratic field is wide open, with no official candidates declared. Former Vice President Kamala Harris leads early primary polls, followed closely by California Governor Gavin Newsom. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Senator Cory Booker, and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear are among those leaving their options open. Both parties face significant internal debates about direction, identity, and electability heading into the primary season.

The 2028 race carries unusual historical weight. With Trump's era at a close, both parties face genuine leadership transitions and ideological reckonings. The Republican Party holds a governing trifecta — the presidency, the Senate, and the House — meaning its record in office will be closely scrutinised by voters. For Democrats, still rebuilding after the 2024 defeat, the question of which wing of the party leads the ticket is unresolved.

Early-state campaigning in Iowa and New Hampshire, the traditional launchpads of presidential ambition, is expected to intensify following the midterms. Themes likely to dominate the race include the economy, immigration, healthcare, foreign policy, and the long-term legacy of the Trump administration. The role of small-dollar fundraising, social media, and grassroots organising will again shape who rises and who falls.

The NewsNow feed on the 2028 US Presidential Election brings together the latest coverage from across the political spectrum, tracking candidate announcements, primary polls, campaign news, and policy debates as the race develops. Bookmark it for comprehensive, up-to-date coverage as the contest for the White House takes shape.