When is the next presidential election
The gist
The next US presidential election is in 2028, with Trump term limited and off the ballot.
The primary race kicks off Nov. 4, the day after the midterms, shaping both parties' futures.
How it unfolded
- Oct 23, 2026Britannica publishes its 2028 presidential election coverage page, listing potential candidates who have declared, expressed interest, or been cited by mainstream media.
- Oct 26, 2026A WSJ opinion piece states the 2028 presidential primary race kicks off Nov. 4, the day after the Nov. 3 midterms.
- Oct 28, 2026A Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics survey, conducted by Morning Consult, finds most voters in Utah and nationally unsure who should be the two parties' next nominees.