2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries

The 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries are a series of presidential primaries elections are being organized by the Democratic Party to choose the delegates to the 2024 Democratic National Convention and scheduled to be held between February and June 2024. The primaries are to choose the party's nominee for president of the United States in the 2024 presidential election. The elections will take place in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. President Joe Biden is running for re-election.
Candidates
Declared
Decision pending
, the following notable individuals are expected to make a decision regarding their official candidacy within a set timeline.
Joe Manchin, United States Senator from West Virginia (2010-present), 34th Governor of West Virginia (2005-2010), 27th West Virginia Secretary of State (2001-2005), member of the West Virginia Senate from the 13th district (1986-1996), member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 31st district (1982-1986) (decision expected in late 2023)
Potential candidates
, the following notable individuals have been subjects of speculation about their potential candidacy within the previous six months as potential primary challengers to Joe Biden.
Dean Phillips, United States Representative from MN-03 (2019-present). "Phillips, 54, is highly unlikely to challenge Biden in the primaries unless Biden's health worsens or his political standing drops greatly."
Declined to be candidates
The following notable individuals have been the subject of speculation about their possible candidacy, but have publicly denied interest in running.
Stacey Abrams, founder of Fair Fight Action, Minority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives (2011-2017) from the 89th district (2007-2017), nominee for Governor of Georgia in 2018 and 2022
Eric Adams, 110th Mayor of New York City (2022-present)
Tammy Baldwin, United States Senator from Wisconsin (2013-present), United States Representative from (1999-2013) (running for re-election)
Andy Beshear, 63rd Governor of Kentucky (2019-present), 50th Attorney General of Kentucky (2016-2019) (running for re-election)
Cory Booker, United States Senator from New Jersey (2013-present), 38th Mayor of Newark, New Jersey (2006-2013), member of the Municipal Council of Newark (1998-2002), candidate for president in 2020 (endorsed Biden)
Sherrod Brown, United States Senator from Ohio (2007-present), United States Representative from OH-13 (1993-2007), 47th Secretary of State of Ohio (1983-1991) (running for re-election)
Pete Buttigieg, 19th United States Secretary of Transportation (2021-present), 32nd Mayor of South Bend, Indiana (2012-2020), candidate for president in 2020 (endorsed Biden)
Hillary Clinton, 67th United States Secretary of State (2009-2013), United States Senator from New York (2001-2009), First Lady of the United States (1993-2001), First Lady of Arkansas (1979-1981, 1983-1992), Democratic presidential nominee in 2016, candidate for president in 2008
Roy Cooper, 75th Governor of North Carolina (2017-present), 49th Attorney General of North Carolina (2001-2017), Majority Leader of the North Carolina Senate (1997-2001) from the 10th district (1991-2001), member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 72nd district (1987-1991) (endorsed Biden)
Al Gore, 45th Vice President of the United States (1993-2001), United States Senator from Tennessee (1985-1993), United States Representative from TN-06 (1977-1985), Democratic presidential nominee in 2000, candidate for president in 1988
Jay Inslee, 23rd Governor of Washington (2013-present), United States Representative from WA-01 (1993-1995, 1999-2012), candidate for president in 2020
Ro Khanna, United States Representative from CA-17 (2017-present)
Amy Klobuchar, United States Senator from Minnesota (2007-present), County Attorney of Hennepin County (1999-2007), candidate for president in 2020 (running for re-election)
Wes Moore, 63rd Governor of Maryland (2023-present) (endorsed Biden)
Chris Murphy, United States Senator from Connecticut (2013-present), United States Representative from CT-05 (2007-2013), member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 16th district (2003-2007), member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 81st district (1999-2003) (running for re-election)
Phil Murphy, 56th Governor of New Jersey (2018-present), United States Ambassador to Germany (2009-2013), Finance Chair of the Democratic National Committee (2006-2009) (endorsed Biden)
Gavin Newsom, 40th Governor of California (2019-present), 49th Lieutenant Governor of California (2011-2019), 41st Mayor of San Francisco (2004-2011) (endorsed Biden)
Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States (2009-2017)
Jared Polis, 43rd Governor of Colorado (2019-present), United States Representative from CO-02 (2009-2019), member of the Colorado State Board of Education (2001-2007)
J. B. Pritzker, 43rd Governor of Illinois (2019-present) (endorsed Biden)
Bernie Sanders, United States Senator from Vermont (2007-present), United States Representative from (1991-2007), 37th Mayor of Burlington (1981-1989), candidate for president in 2016 and 2020 (endorsed Biden)
Adam Schiff, United States Representative from CA-30 (2001-present) (running for U.S. Senate)
Jon Stewart, host of The Problem with Jon Stewart (2021-present), host of The Daily Show (1998-2015)
Elizabeth Warren, United States Senator from Massachusetts (2013-present), candidate for president in 2020 (endorsed Biden)
Gretchen Whitmer, 49th Governor of Michigan (2019-present), Ingham County Prosecuting Attorney (2016), Minority Leader of the Michigan Senate (2011-2015) from the 23rd district (2006-2015), member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 69th district (2001-2006) (endorsed Biden)
References
United States presidential primary elections
2024 United States presidential election