Politics · United States · 32 mins ago
Ron DeSantis is preparing a 2028 presidential bid, report says
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is preparing a 2028 presidential campaign, according to people cited by The Washington Post.
He reportedly wants the Republican Party’s nomination and has approached at least one political consultant about joining a campaign.
A political committee supporting DeSantis has begun raising funds, though the account does not say he has formally announced a run.
His supporters said the Republicans’ losses in the November 3 midterm elections, including losing control of both houses of Congress, may have encouraged him to try again.
DeSantis ran in 2024 but withdrew to support Donald Trump, and Florida is among the states where Republicans remained strong in the midterms.
Trump has named JD Vance and Marco Rubio as potential successors, while Vance has not ruled out running in 2028.
The next step would be a formal campaign announcement, but no timing is given.
Ron DeSantis is preparing to seek the Republican Party’s nomination for the 2028 US presidential election, according to The Washington Post.
The report says he has approached at least one political consultant about joining his campaign.
A political committee supporting DeSantis has begun raising funds.
An adviser said Florida’s ability to mostly withstand the Democratic sweep will be central to DeSantis’s case.
Supporters cited the Republicans’ losses in the November 3 midterm elections as a reason DeSantis may consider another presidential run.
- Who
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
- What
- He is preparing to seek the Republican Party’s nomination for president in 2028.
- When
- The report was published on November 6, 2026. The election is in 2028.
- Where
- The United States.
- Why
- Supporters cited Republican losses in the November 3 midterm elections. An adviser said Florida’s relative strength will be central to DeSantis’s argument.
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DeSantis took part in the presidential race but withdrew to support Donald Trump.
Republicans suffered losses in the midterm elections, according to TASS.
The Washington Post reported that DeSantis was planning another White House run.
TASS reported that DeSantis was preparing to seek the 2028 Republican nomination.
- Candidate
- Ron DeSantis
- Office
- Governor of Florida
- Election year
- 2028
- Party nomination
- Republican
- Consultant outreach
- At least one political consultant was approached
- Campaign funding
- A committee supporting DeSantis has begun raising funds