Your Complete Guide
2028 Presidential
Election Guide
Everything you need to know about the 2028 US Presidential Election — key dates, candidates, how voting works, and your path to making an informed choice.
until Election Day — November 7, 2028
Key Dates & Timeline
Mark your calendar for the most important milestones on the road to the White House.
Iowa Caucuses
The first-in-the-nation caucuses kick off the presidential primary season.
Super Tuesday
Multiple states hold primaries on the same day, awarding a large share of delegates.
Primary Season Ends
The final state primaries conclude, and presumptive nominees emerge.
Republican National Convention
The GOP formally nominates its presidential and vice presidential candidates.
Democratic National Convention
Democrats officially nominate their presidential and vice presidential ticket.
Presidential Debates (3)
Three scheduled debates between the major-party nominees on domestic and foreign policy.
Vice Presidential Debate
The vice presidential candidates face off in a single nationally televised debate.
Election Day
Voters across all 50 states and D.C. cast their ballots for the next President.
Inauguration Day
The newly elected President is sworn into office on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.
How the Election Works
A quick primer on the Electoral College and the road to 270.
Popular Vote
Citizens vote for their preferred presidential candidate. In most states, the winner of the popular vote receives all of the state's electoral votes.
Electoral College
There are 538 total electoral votes, allocated among the states based on population. A candidate must win at least 270 electoral votes to become President.
Swing States
Battleground states that could go to either party often decide the election. The key swing states and their electoral votes:
Meet the 2028 Candidates
Browse the full list of confirmed and potential presidential candidates. Compare their policies, track polling data, and find your best match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the 2028 Presidential Election.
The 2028 US Presidential Election will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2028. Voters across all 50 states and the District of Columbia will cast their ballots to elect the next President and Vice President of the United States.
The 2028 presidential race is still taking shape, with candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties expected to announce their campaigns throughout 2027 and early 2028. Visit our candidates page for the latest confirmed and rumored contenders.
The Electoral College consists of 538 electors. Each state gets a number of electors equal to its total Congressional representation (House + Senate). A candidate needs at least 270 electoral votes to win the presidency. In most states, the candidate who wins the popular vote receives all of that state's electoral votes.
Key swing states in 2028 are expected to include Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and North Carolina. These battleground states are competitive between both parties and often determine the election outcome.
Presidential primaries and caucuses are held in each state from February through June of the election year. Voters choose delegates who will represent their preferred candidate at the national party conventions. The candidate who secures a majority of delegates wins the party's nomination.
The 2028 presidential debates are expected to be scheduled for September and October 2028, with three presidential debates and one vice presidential debate. Exact dates will be announced by the debate commission closer to the election.
The path to 270 refers to the combination of states a candidate must win to reach the 270 electoral vote threshold needed for victory. Different candidates have different paths based on their party's traditional strongholds and competitive swing states. Explore our interactive scenarios tool to map out possible paths.
You can register to vote through your state's election office, at the DMV, or online in most states at vote.gov. Registration deadlines vary by state — some allow same-day registration while others require registration 30 days before the election. Check your state's specific requirements early.
Explore the Road to the White House
Dive deeper with our interactive tools — explore election scenarios, take the candidate matchmaker quiz, and stay informed all the way to Election Day 2028.