Ossoff and Moore signal 2028 ambitions after Democratic midterm sweep
Two days after Democrats won key races on Nov. 3, several officials are positioning themselves for the next presidential election.
By Charlotte Dubois ·
Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia signaled a potential run for the White House in 2028 following his victory in the Nov. 3 midterm elections. His remarks joined a growing list of politicians who are already campaigning for the next presidential cycle.
Ossoff won a second term in the U.S. Senate in Georgia. He used his victory speech to outline a platform that emphasizes banning corporate and secret money from politics. He also pledged to pursue American leadership for peace and human rights globally. Additionally, he committed to guaranteeing healthcare for every American.
"Tonight in Georgia we've proven not just that unity is possible, but that we can overcome division without sacrificing clarity of purpose," Ossoff said. "In every corner of Georgia, this campaign urged the necessity of banning corporate and secret money from politics, of American leadership for peace and human rights around the world, and of guaranteeing healthcare for every single American," he added.
Other Democratic officials mentioned as possible candidates include Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland, Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois, and Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania. Former Rep. Harold Ford also announced the creation of an exploratory committee for a potential presidential bid before Tuesday.
On the Republican side, Vice President JD Vance posted on social media to address the midterm results. He attributed the party's losses to the war, noting that President Donald Trump had said the same the previous night. Donald Trump Jr. shared Vance's post on his own accounts.
Rep. Greg Steube of Florida, a Republican, blamed GOP leadership for the Election Night losses. This criticism marks an early shift in the party's internal dynamics as members react to the results.
President Trump was asked about Vance's social media post during a press interaction. He declined to endorse any specific candidate this early in the cycle. "You're going to have a lot of people, maybe a lot of people are running. Maybe nobody's going to run. Maybe he won't run. I don't know who's going to run," Trump said.
