2028 race takes shape after Democratic midterm gains
Democrats gained major ground in the 2026 midterms, shifting focus to the 2028 presidential race to succeed Donald Trump, though history shows such gains do not guarantee a White House win. Several potential Democratic candidates boosted their national profiles, including Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, while Republicans like Tom Cotton and Sarah Huckabee Sanders won narrowly amid voter anger at the Trump administration. Vice-President JD Vance has sought to distance himself from the losses, and both parties are debating strategy, with Democrats split between economic populism and centrism, while Republicans face challenges rebuilding the Trump coalition among working-class and Latino voters.