ELECTIONSTrump, DeSantis in open warfare as they hit the trail in early states
Now, as the candidates hit the trail in key early states at the start of a critical summer stretch, their pitches are increasingly about distinguishing themselves from one another.
By Dylan Wells, Hannah Knowles and Colby ItkowitzHow Ron DeSantis compares with Donald Trump on policies and views
A running list comparing the policies and views of former president Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on major issues.
By Amber PhillipsJoe Biden
Joe Biden has fended off a major primary challenge by passing legislation on economic relief, infrastructure and more. Here's what to know about his re-election bid.
By Washington Post StaffNikki Haley
Nikki Haley is the first prominent woman of color to seek the GOP nod for the presidency. Here's what to know about the 2024 presidential candidate.
By Washington Post StaffDonald Trump
Donald Trump has a strong hold over the GOP primary electorate despite facing several legal challenges. Here's what to know about the 2024 presidential candidate.
By Washington Post StaffVivek Ramaswamy
Vivek Ramaswamy is a technology entrepreneur who is not well known to political audiences. Here's what to know about the 2024 presidential candidate.
By Washington Post StaffAsa Hutchinson
Former Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson is selling himself as a “more stable alternative" to Trump. Here's what to know about the 2024 presidential candidate.
By Washington Post StaffMarianne Williamson
Self-help author Marianne Williamson is back for a second shot after a failed 2020 presidential bid. Here's what to know about the 2024 presidential candidate.
By Washington Post StaffRon DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is considered the strongest Trump alternative among GOP contenders. Here's what to know about the 2024 presidential candidate.
By Washington Post StaffRobert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., son of Robert F. Kennedy, is a lawyer, environmental activist and anti-vaccine proponent. Here's what to know about the 2024 presidential candidate.
By Washington Post StaffPence, Christie to launch 2024 presidential bids next week
Pence and Christie joining an increasingly crowded GOP field looking to challenge former president Donald Trump, who is running for a second term.
By Amy B Wang and Maeve RestonTrump campaign braces for Iowa battle as DeSantis team sees an opening
The former president faces well-funded resistance and other headwinds in the GOP’s first nominating contest, even as he pulls ahead in national polls.
By Isaac Arnsdorf, Hannah Knowles and Josh DawseySuper PAC forms to back Chris Christie’s likely GOP presidential bid
The new group shows how allies are preparing for the entrance of the former governor, who is one of the GOP’s most vociferous critics.
By Maeve RestonCalifornia Democrats divided on Dianne Feinstein serving to term’s end
In California, Sen. Dianne Feinstein's health status is still stirring consternation among her supporters and detractors alike.
By Maeve RestonN.D. Gov. Doug Burgum to launch GOP presidential bid June 7
Republican Doug Burgum, a wealthy software entrepreneur, is in his second term as North Dakota governor.
By Maeve Reston and Mariana AlfaroWho is running for president in 2024? Tracking candidates.
We are tracking the Democrats and Republicans who have announced they are running for president in the 2024 election and who might announce next.
By Hannah Knowles, Amy B Wang, Kati Perry and Szu Yu ChenRon DeSantis’s 2024 kickoff on Twitter is plagued by technical issues
It was an awkward start to a campaign that had already hit numerous roadblocks this spring, even as many Republicans still view DeSantis as the most formidable primary challenger to Donald Trump.
By Hannah Knowles and Faiz SiddiquiThe deepening radicalization of Donald J. Trump
Watch how the former president’s positions and rhetoric have grown more confrontational and extreme as he seeks a second term.
By Isaac Arnsdorf, Josh Dawsey and Adriana UseroConcerns about Biden’s reelection swamped by fear of Trump in swing voter focus groups
“Whatever the step above panicked is, that is what I feel about Trump,” said one of the voters, who picked Trump in 2016 then Biden in 2020
By Michael Scherer, Emily Guskin and Scott Clement