2028 Presidential Election (If Trump Runs)

The 2028 United States presidential election will be the 61st quadrennial presidential election, scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2028. The Democratic Party ticket of incumbent U.S. senator from Texas Julián Castro and incumbent Governor of Massachusetts Joe Kennedy defeated the Republican Party ticket of incumbent vice-president Kevin McCarthy and U.S. senator from South Dakota Kristi Noem.

Vice-President McCarthy
On June 15, 2027 Vice-President McCarthy announced from outside the Naval Observatory that he would be forming an exploratory committee to seek the Republican nomination for President.

Ethics concerns
Concerns were raised over potential ethical violations made by the Trump Administration by having McCarthy seemingly campaign while doing official business.

Senator Castro
In the 2026 Midterm elections, former housing and urban development secretary, Julián Castro was able to clench the Senate seat, which is the first time a Democrat won in the Senate for Texas since 1993.

Delegate Count
Nominee:


 * Julián Castro

Other Candidates:


 * Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Vice Presidential Selection
On July 30th, 2028, Presumptive nominee, Julián Castro announced that he was selecting 2028 candidate and incumbent Governor of Massachusetts, Joe Kennedy, making it the first time since 1960 that a Kennedy was on a Presidential ticket.