Over a dozen Democrats have already declared themselves 2020 presidential candidates, and we've been following each one closely. Below is a roundup of all the individuals (some more radically progressive than others) who plan to try and end Donald Trump's presidency. Do they have a shot? Click to find out where they stand on the issues and what controversies will follow them to the campaign trail.
Declared Candidates
Former vice president of the United States (2008-2016)
The core values of this nation… our standing in the world… our very democracy...everything that has made America -- America --is at stake. That’s why today I’m announcing my candidacy for President of the United States. #Joe2020 https://t.co/jzaQbyTEz3
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) April 25, 2019
Former U.S. House Representative of Texas (2012-2018)
I am running to serve you as the next president. The challenges we face are the greatest in living memory. No one person can meet them on their own. Only this country can do that, and only if we build a movement that includes all of us. Say you're in: https://t.co/EKLdkVET2u pic.twitter.com/lainXyvG2n
— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) March 14, 2019
U.S. senator from New York since 2009
I’m running for president. Let’s prove that brave wins. Join me: https://t.co/I1vp93LBUR pic.twitter.com/Giu4u4KEZQ
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) March 17, 2019
U.S. senator from California since 2017
I'm running for president. Let's do this together. Join us: https://t.co/9KwgFlgZHA pic.twitter.com/otf2ez7t1p
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) January 21, 2019
U.S. senator from New Jersey since 2013
Governor of Washington State since 2013
VIDEO: This is our moment, our climate, our mission — together, we can defeat climate change. That's why I'm running for president. Join #OurClimateMoment today https://t.co/zg8ILGyk0Z pic.twitter.com/pUZVxyzfc5
— Jay Inslee (@JayInslee) March 1, 2019
Former Governor of Colorado (2011-2019)
ICYMI: I'm asking you to interview me for President. Our country is in crisis, and we need someone who knows how to bring people together and get things done. This is my record, but I've never done it alone. Join me: https://t.co/bwhFokNuTo pic.twitter.com/UKKJT2D0vl
— John Hickenlooper (@Hickenlooper) March 5, 2019
Governor of Montana since 2013
To give everyone a fair shot, we must do more than defeat Donald Trump. We have to defeat the corrupt system that keeps people like him in power, and we need a fighter who's done it before.
— Steve Bullock (@GovernorBullock) May 14, 2019
That's why I'm running for President. Join our team: https://t.co/TZXr9AcDr7 pic.twitter.com/XZ0LPUbtBx
Mayor of New York City since 2014
Colorado senator since 2009
Today I announced that I’m running for President. We have two enormous challenges in our country: a lack of economic opportunity for most Americans and the need to restore integrity to our government. It’s time we do something about both.
— Michael Bennet (@MichaelBennet) May 2, 2019
Join us ? https://t.co/51fl38Vxmo pic.twitter.com/noaj1aJnZE
U.S. representative from Massachusetts since 2015
I’m running for President to build a strong and safe country, create the jobs of the future, and elect leaders we can be proud of. Join our mission: https://t.co/9caxN9579q. https://t.co/Pyr6IRNq5e
— Seth Moulton (@sethmoulton) April 22, 2019
Author, activist
Wayne MessamMayor of Miramar, FL since 2015
The American Dream my parents sought when they came from Jamaica with just a 5th grade education is fleeting. Together, we can put the American Dream back within reach for all #ChangeCantWait pic.twitter.com/oHwrBsx5uH
— Wayne Messam (@WayneMessam) March 28, 2019
Mayor of South Bend, Indiana since 2012.
I just announced I'm running for president of the United States. Join in and donate if you can. It's going to be an amazing ride and I can't wait to be on it with you all the way to the White House: https://t.co/edZnUvfc2I pic.twitter.com/OTi0YsAG5R
— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) April 14, 2019
U.S. Representative of Hawaii since 2013
Ambassador of Global Entrepreneurship
.@AndrewYangVFA knows most Americans have "never heard" of him. But bolstered by online supporters known as the #YangGang, he's on the rise.
— Allan Smith (@akarl_smith) March 17, 2019
And he's likely to be on stage at the first Democratic debate. https://t.co/W8B3CdRT1O
U.S. senator from Massachusetts since 2013
Elizabeth Warren has “persist” cookies for supporters at her campaign launch. pic.twitter.com/waaOZR3pUh
— Ginger Gibson (@GingerGibson) February 9, 2019
U.S. senator from Minnesota since 2007
Former Maryland congressman (2013-2019)
Former HUD secretary under President Obama
U.S. senator from Vermont since 2007
U.S. representative from Ohio since 2003
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. @TimRyan announces his run for president on @TheView: “I’m going to run for president of the United States.”https://t.co/mCtqkSc8PU pic.twitter.com/Pb400eGsYG
— The View (@TheView) April 4, 2019
Philanthropist and Democratic activist from San Francisco, California
It’s true. I’m running for president. pic.twitter.com/u8x2lZah7Z
— Tom Steyer (@TomSteyer) July 9, 2019
Our epic challenge is to regain the trust of Americans ...all Americans... by electing a President who the people know will remain accountable to them, even when we disagree.
— Joe Sestak (@JoeSestak) June 23, 2019
I want to be that President #ADMJOE https://t.co/FTB3jOnlp9
Former U.S. senator of Alaska (1969-1981)
Here's the official Mike Gravel 2020 Campaign Launch Ad - "Rock 2.0" Join the #Gravelanche to push American politics to the left and speak truth to power, send Mike $1 to get him on the debate stage: https://t.co/R8N3DrihCD. pic.twitter.com/MWaPNCrxJH
— Sen. Mike Gravel (@MikeGravel) April 18, 2019
Not Yet Declared/Rumored
Stacey Abrams
Former minority leader of the Georgia House of Representatives (2011 to 2017) and 2018 Democratic nominee for governor.
Editor's note: This list will be updated accordingly.
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