United States Presidential Election, 2020 (Beau Lives)

The United State Presidential Election of 2020 is an upcoming election that will take place on November 3rd, 2020.

Barring any major change in circumstance, incumbent President Joe Biden will be eligible to seek re-election.

Background
In the 2016 Presidential Election, the Democratic nominee, Vice President Joe Biden, won the election handily, with 322 to 216 electoral votes and a majority in the popular vote. At age 74, Biden is the oldest President in history. At age 67, Vice President Elizabeth Warren is the fourth oldest Vice President in History. Elizabeth Warren is also the first female Vice President and the third female in history to have been nominated by a major party for the office of Vice President.

Democratic Party
Democratic incumbent Joe Biden is eligible for Re-election but has not yet committed to a run for re-election.

Below are Candidates who could run in 2020, either as a primary challenger to Biden or should Biden choose not to run for re-election.

Declared Candidates
Candidates in this section have filed paperwork with the FEC and/or equivalent paperwork. Announcing a run but not filling paper work does not qualify a candidate as "declared.
 * Rocky de La Fuente, Businessman and 2016 candidate for the Democratic Nomination.

Candidates who have publicly expressed interest

 * Michael T. Flynn, Retired Lieutenant General and former Director of Defense Intellegence Agency

List released by Wikileaks
On February 20th, 2017, Wikileaks released a list allegedly from the DNC detailing DNC vetted candidates to replace Biden or Warren on the ticket in 2020. Allegedly, the DNC compiled this list due to Biden and Warren's age, fearing that neither may seek the presidency in 2020. The list contains 11 individuals as follows:
 * Cory Booker, Senator from New Jersey since 2013
 * Tammy Duckworth, Senator from Illinois since 2017, Congresswoman from IL-08, 2013 - 2017
 * Tulsi Gabbard, Secretary of Vetern's Affairs since 2017 and Congresswoman from HI-02, 2013 - 2017
 * Kristen Gillibrand, Senator from New York since 2009, Congresswoman from NY-20, 2007-2009
 * Kamala Harris, Senator from California since 2017, Attorney General of California, 2011 - 2017
 * Martian Heinrich, Senator from New Mexico since 2013, Congressman from NM-01, 2009 - 2013
 * Jason Kander, Senator from Missouri since 2017
 * Joe Kennedy, Congressman from Massachusetts since 2012
 * Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of California since 2011
 * Deval Patrick, Attorney General since 2017 and Governor of Massachusetts, 2007 - 2018
 * Tom Perez, Chair of the Democratic National Committee since 2017, Secretary of Labor, 2013 - 2017

Declined Candidates

 * Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State, 2009 - 2013, Senator from New York, 2001 - 2009, First Lady of the United States, 1993 - 2001
 * Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States, 2009 - 2017
 * Oprah Winfrey, Talk Show Host
 * Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and Founder of Facebook.

Republican Party
Speculation started even before the 2016 Primary season had ended, and has increased since the election. Speaker Paul Ryan has stated that the party will attempt to find a fresh face to challenge Biden in 2020, although Ryan declined to comment on any Presidential ambitions of his own.

Chair of the Republican National Committee, Ronna Romney McDaniel, has stated that the party will rally behind a single candidate in 2020. This comment is likely in reference to the significant "Never Trump" movement. The "Never Trump" movement formed in response to the candidacy of Donald Trump, with several republican politicians and donors refusing to support his candidacy. Prominent figures in the movement included former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse, and Ohio Governor John Kasich, as well as prominent donors including the Koch Brothers and Meg Whitman. Independent Candidate Evan McMullin capitalized on the "Never Trump" sentiments when launching his campaign. Potential "Never Trump" candidates include the ones listed above, as well as Congressman Justin Amash, Former New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker,and New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez.

Early Polling indicates that, should he run, former Indiana Governor and the 2016 Vice Presidential Nominee Mike Pence would be the early front runner, followed closely by Speaker Paul Ryan, Ohio Governor John Kasich, and the 2016 nominee Donald Trump. Other early contenders include South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio of Texas and Florida respectively.

Declared Minor Candidates
Candidates in this section have filed paperwork with the FEC and/or equivalent paperwork. Announcing a run but not filling paper work does not qualify a candidate as "declared." Candidates in this section have not been featured in 5 opinion polls.
 * Joe Walsh, Former Illinois Congressman, 8th District, 2011-2013. (Declared November 9th,2016)
 * Jack Fellure, retired engineer and perennial candidate. (Declared November 9th,2016)

Candidates who have publicly expressed interest
Candidates in this section have expressed interest within the last 3 months.
 * Scott Brown, Former Senator from Massachusetts, 2010 - 2013
 * Evan McMullin, Independent Presidential Candidate in 2016 and former CIA operative.
 * Arnold Schwarzenegger, Actor and Governor of California, 2003 - 2011
 * Donald Trump, Chief Executive Officer of Trump Organization, 2016 Nominee for President
 * Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin since 2011

Speculative Candidates
Candidates in this section have been the subject of media speculation from both before and after the election, but have not made statements expressing interest or disinterest in running for President in 2020. (Note: Candidates who declare intent to run for a different office in 2020 will be removed unless state law enables a candidate to be on the ballot for two different elections)


 * Charlie Baker, Massachusetts Governor since 2015
 * John Bolton, former Ambassador to the United Nations, 2005 - 2006
 * Jeb Bush, Former Governor of Florida and candidate for President in 2016, 1999 - 2007
 * Mitch Daniels, former Governor of Indiana, 2005 - 2013, former Director of the Office of Budget Managment, 2001 - 2003
 * Carly Fiorina, Former Chief Executive Officer of Hewlett Packard Enterprise
 * Chris Gibson, Congressman from New York, 2013 - 2017
 * Nikki Haley, Governor of South Carolina since 2011
 * Mike Huckabee, former Governor of Arkansas 1996 - 2007 and candidate for president in 2008 and 2016
 * Jon Huntsman Jr, Former  Ambassador to China, 2009 - 2011  Former Governor of Utah, 2005 - 2009, Ambassador to Signapore, 1992 - 1993 and Presidential Candidate in 2012
 * Bobby Jindal, former Governor of Louisiana, 2008 - 2016
 * Rick Perry, former Governor of Texas 2000 - 2015, Candidate for President in 2012 and 2016
 * Bruce Rauner, Governor of Illinois since 2015
 * Rick Synder, Governor of Michigan since 2011
 * Donald Trump Jr, Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization
 * Ivanka Trump, Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization
 * Meg Whitman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Declined Candidates

 * Justin Amash, Congressman from Michigan since 2011
 * Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas since 2015
 * Marsha Blackburn, Congresswoman from Tennessee since 2003
 * Ben Carson, Retired Neurosurgeon and author.
 * Susan Collins, senator from Maine since 1997
 * Tom Cotton, Senator from Arkansas since 2015
 * Bob Corker, Senator from Tennessee since 2007
 * Ted Cruz, Senator from Texas since 2013
 * Steve Daines, Senator from Montana since 2015
 * Joni Ernst, Senator from Iowa since 2015
 * Deb Fischer, Senator from Nebraska since 2013
 * Jeff Flake, Senator from Arizona since 2013
 * Cory Gardner, Senator from Colorado since 2015
 * Eric Greitens, Governor of Missouri since 2017
 * Eric Holcomb, Governor of Indiana since 2017
 * John Neely Kennedy, senator from Louisiana since 2017
 * John Kasich, Governor of Ohio since 2011.
 * Mia Love, Congresswoman from Utah since 2015
 * Susana Martinez, Governor of New Mexico since 2011
 * James "Mad Dog" Mattis, retired General.
 * Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Congresswoman from Washington since 2005
 * Pete Ricketts, Governor of Nebraska since 2015
 * Marco Rubio, Senator from Florida since 2011
 * Tim Scott, Senator from South Carolina since 2013
 * Rick Scott, Governor of Florida since 2011
 * Chris Sununu, Governor of New Hampshire since 2017
 * John Thune, Senator from South Dakota since 2005
 * Todd Young, Senator from Indiana since 2017
 * Paul LePage, Governor of Maine since 2011
 * Rand Paul, Senator from Kentucky since 2011
 * Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House since 2015
 * Matt Bevin, Governor of Kentucky since 2015
 * Bill Weld, Senator from Massachusetts since 2017, Governor of Massachusetts, 1991 - 1997
 * Mike Pence, Governor of Indiana, 2013 - 2017 and Vice Presidential nominee in 2016
 * Mike Dewine, Attorney General of Ohio since 2011, US Senator from 1995 - 2007.
 * Kevin Faulconer, Mayor of San Degio since 2014
 * Ben Sasse, Senator from Nebraska since 2015

State Wide Polling
Iowa

Libertarian Party
Having received 5% of the national popular vote, the Libertarian Party has gained matching federal funds.

Declared Candidates
Candidates in this section have filed paperwork with the FEC and/or equivalent paperwork. Announcing a run but not filling paper work does not qualify a candidate as "declared.
 * Talk show host Adam Kokesh

Candidates who have publicly expressed interest.

 * Austin Petersen, Libertarian Activist from Missouri and candidate for President in 2016

Potential Candidates

 * Jim Gray, former Judge and Libertarian nominee for Vice President in 2012 of California
 * Gary Johnson, Former Governor of New Mexico and 2012 and 2016 Presidential Nominee
 * John McAfee, former Software Developer and CEO from Tennessee and candidate for President in 2016
 * Rand Paul, Senator from Kentucky since 2011
 * Ron Paul, former Congressman from Texas, 1976 - 1977, 1979 - 1985, 1997 - 2013
 * Bill Weld, Senator from Massachusetts since 2017,Governor of Massachusetts, 1991 - 1997 and 2016 Vice Presidential Nominee.

Declined Candidates

 * Rand Paul, Senator from Kentucky since 2011

Other Third Party and Independent Candidates
Below include any parties that received more than 10,000 presidential votes

Green Party
The Green Party placed fourth in the popular vote last election, taking .98% nationally. The Green Party's 2012 and 2016 nominee, Jill Stein, has not stated wether she will seek the nomination again, although she has expressed interest in seeking the nomination. The Green Party is expected to focus on obtaining ballot access in all 50 states, and or 5% nationally.

Candidates who have Publicly Expressed Interest

 * Jill Stein, physician;Green nominee for President in 2012 and 2016; Green-Rainbow nominee for Governor of Massachusetts in 2002 and 2010

Speculative Candidates

 * Rocky Anderson, former mayor of Salt Lake City, 2000 - 2008
 * Ajamu Baraka, Climate Activist
 * Aaron Dixon, Political Activist
 * Faith Spotted Eagle, Native American and Climate Change activist
 * Chris Hedges, Jouralist and Activist
 * Elizabeth Kucinich, Activist
 * Winona LaDuke, Activist
 * Jill Stein, retired physician and green party nominee for president in 2012 and 2016
 * Zephyr Teachout, Legal activist
 * Nina Turner, State Legislator from Ohio's 25th District, 2008 - 2014

Declined Candidates

 * Ralph Nader, Activist and Presidential Candidate in 1996, 2000, independent candidate in 2004 and 2008.

Constitution Party
The Constitution Party placed 6th place nationally, behind independent Evan McMullin.

Speculative Candidates

 * Darrel Castle, Attorney and presidential nominee in 2016
 * Scott Copeland, candidate for President in 2016
 * Alan Keyes, former Diplomat and Assistant Secretary of State, 1985 - 1987

Party For Socialism and Liberation
The Party for Socialism and Liberation placed 7th, behind the Constitution Party. The 2016 Nominee, Gloria La Riva, has not decided on whether or not to run. The PSL is the largest socialist or communist party in the United States.

Speculative Candidates

 * Gloria La Riva, presidential nominee in 2016

American Delta Party
The American Delta Party was founded by failed Democratic candidate Rocky de La Fuente and he ran as its presidential candidate in 2016. La Fuente has stated that he will seek the Democratic nomination in 2020, but has not stated any intentions on seeking the ADP's nomination.

Speculative Candidates

 * Rocky de La Fuente, party founder and businessman.

Reform Party
The Reform Party did not nominate a candidate in 2016, and instead chose to cross endorse the American Delta Party's candidate, Rocky de La Fuente.

Speculative Candidates

 * Rocky de La Fuente, businessman and 2016 Presidential Nominee.

Declared Candidates

 * Kanye West, Rapper and Songwriter from California

Candidates who have publically expressed interest.

 * Evan McMullin, Former CIA Operative.
 * Michael T. Flynn, retired Lieutenant General.

Speculative Candidates

 * Rocky Anderson, Former Mayor of Salt Lake City and founder of the Justice Party
 * Mindy Finn, CEO of Empowered Women
 * Curt Schilling, Fromer Professional Baseball Pitcher
 * Bill Walker, Governor of Alaska since 2014

Declined Candidates

 * Mark Cuban, businessman from Texas
 * Bernie Sanders, Senator from Vermont since 2007 and Democratic Candidate for President in 2016
 * Mark Zuckerburg, businessman from California