Third-Party Candidates in the 2028 U.S Presidential Election

This article lists third-party and independent candidates, also jointly known as minor candidates, associated with the 2028 United States presidential election. "Third party" is a term commonly used in the United States in reference to political parties other than the Democratic and Republican parties. An independent candidate is one not affiliated with any political party.

## Unity Party

The Unity Party was created by Thomas Duberry in early 2026, and won several seats in the midterms that year. Early polling showed Duberry as a Unity Candidate receiving 14%, 24%, and 18% in the General Election. Following this, Duberry announced an exploratory committee for President- but later declined a run and endorsed Phil Reed in the general election.

Representative Scott Romney attempted to seek the nomination, but was expelled by the party for misconduct and leaking documents. Cascade Governor Heidi Cruz and former Yellowstone Governor John Kennedy both attempted to seek the nomination at some point in the campaign, but withdrew their candidacy. The primary was eventually won by Incumbent President Phil Reed, who also won the Republican and Libertarian Nominations.

### Nominee

* Phil Reed, Incumbent President (2025-), Vice President of the United States (2025), United States Representative from Yellowstone's 1st District (2023-2025) and 2nd District (2025)

United States Representative from Yellowstone (2023-2025)

### Withdrawn Before the Primaries

* Heidi Cruz, Senator from Cascade (2028-), Governor of Cascade (2027-2028), Senator from Appalachia (2025-2027), and House Clerk (2025)
* John Kennedy, Commissioner of Yellowstone (2026-), Governor of Yellowstone (2025-2026), Clerk of the Supreme Court (2025), and 2025 Candidate for U.S Representative

Governor of Cascade (2027-2028)
United States Senator from Appalachia (2025-2027)

### Disqualified

* Scott Romney, U.S Representative from Concord's 2nd District (2025-2026) and Chairman of the Romney Foundation

### Formed exploratory committee but did not run

* Thomas Duberry, Supreme Court Justice (2025-), Secretary of Transportation (2025-), United States Senator from Cascade (2026-), and U.S Repersentative from CA-3 (2025-2026) and Chairman of the Green Party (2019-)

Chairman of the Green and Unity Parties (2026-2027)

### Declined

* Brandon Bennet, Supreme Court Justice (2025-), Secretary of Humanities (2025-), United States Senator from Chesapeake (2025-), and U.S Repersentative from CH-2 (2025-2026)
* Hyojin Choi, Mayor of Baltimore (2025-) and 2024 Candidate for U.S Representative in Cascade

## Libertarian Party

### Nominee

* Phil Reed, Incumbent President (2025-), Vice President of the United States (2025), United States Representative from Yellowstone's 1st District (2023-2025) and 2nd District (2025)

United States Representative from Yellowstone (2023-2025)

### Withdrawn Before the Primaries

* John Kennedy, Commissioner of the Yellowstone (2026-), Governor of Yellowstone (2025-2026), Clerk of the Supreme Court (2025), and 2025 Candidate for U.S Representative

## Independents

### Declined

* Vladik Kazakski, U.S Representative from YL-1 (2025-)
* Yusif Al-Katib, U.S Senator from Erie (2025-)

## No Labels Party

### Nominee

* Phil Reed, Incumbent President (2025-), Vice President of the United States (2025), United States Representative from Yellowstone's 1st District (2023-2025) and 2nd District (2025)

United States Representative from Yellowstone (2023-2025)

### Withdrawn Before the Primaries

* Heidi Cruz, Senator from Cascade (2028-), Governor of Cascade (2027-2028), Senator from Appalachia (2025-2027), and House Clerk (2025)

Governor of Cascade (2027-2028)
United States Senator from Appalachia (2025-2027)

## Communist Party

### Nominee

* CommieCat, Cat

Cia Operative & Commander of the United States Intelligence Service in Libya and Northern Africa (2010-2012)

## Working Families & Unionist Party

The Working Families & Unionist Party were founded to support the candidacy of Logan Sigler, and was dissolved after he withdrew his candidacy.

### Withdrawn Before the Primaries

* Logan Sigler, Interm United States Senator for Chesapeake (2027-2029) and Representative from Chesapeake's 2nd District (2025-2027)

## References / Notes

1. ↑ Kennedy is a Libertarian, but has expressed interest in running as a Unity Member
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 The Duberry Report - "The Search for a Third-Party Presidential Candidate"
3. ↑ Thomas Duberry 2026/2028 Exploratory Committee Announcement
4. ↑ Choi is the only elected offical with Labor affiliation, making them the nominee if they were to run
5. ↑ Kazakski is a a Republican, but may run as an independent