President
The president of the United States is the head of state and oversees the executive branch of the federal government. The president also serves as commander-in-chief of the military. Voters in the primary election are choosing their party’s nominee.
Candidates
Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Incumbent DemocratPresident Joe Biden is running for reelection on a platform to defend American democracy from former President Donald Trump and to “restore the soul of America.”
Dean Phillips
DemocratU.S. Rep. Dean Phillips dropped out of the race for president but may appear on some ballots.
Marianne Williamson
DemocratThe best-selling self-help author Marianne Williamson is running for a second longshot bid for the White House.
Frank “Frankie” Lozada
DemocratFrank “Frankie” Lozada is an events producer and entrepreneur; he has also worked with asylum seekers and unaccompanied minors at the Mexican border.
Donald J. Trump
RepublicanThis is former President Donald Trump’s third run for president, but in 2024 his legal woes loom large as he faces 91 criminal felony counts in four separate indictments.
Ron DeSantis
RepublicanFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis dropped out of the race for president but may appear on some ballots.
Nikki Haley
RepublicanFormer U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley dropped out of the race for president but may appear on some ballots.
Ryan L. Binkley
RepublicanPastor and businessman Ryan Binkley dropped out of the race for president but may appear on some ballots.
Chris Christie
RepublicanFormer N.J. Gov. Chris Christie dropped out of the race for president but may appear on some ballots.
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