The U.S. general election scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2028, will be the 61st quadrennial presidential election. Taking place right after the 2026 midterms, this cycle features a completely open presidential race, along with pivotal congressional, state, and local matchups.

🗳️ Presidential Election & Candidates

Incumbent President Donald Trump is term-limited and ineligible for a third term under the 22nd Amendment. A total of 270 Electoral College votes (out of 538) are required to win. 

Media and political analysts are primarily highlighting several prominent potential contenders:

🔹 Democratic Primary (Potential): Vice President Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff, and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. 

🔸 Republican Primary (Potential): Vice President JD Vance, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, and Senator Ted Cruz. 

🔺 Third-Party & Independents: Andrew Yang (Forward Party) and Jo Jorgensen (Libertarian exploratory) have also drawn early interest. 

Consult official Federal Election Commission filings to verify candidates who have registered or filed preliminary paperwork.

🏛️ Congressional Balance of Power

The 2028 landscape will decide control of congress:

• U.S. House of Representatives: All 435 voting seats will be up for election.

• U.S. Senate: A total of 34 Class III Senate seats are up for re-election. 

Consult official election authorities and state voter portals for a breakdown of party control and specific states holding Senate elections.