2024 Tracker: Here’s who is running for the GOP nomination
The 2024 Republican presidential primary has already drawn in one huge name — former President Trump — and several other major candidates are expected to follow. GOP White House hopefuls see an unusually inviting opportunity. President Biden, if he runs again, would be 82 by the time of his second inauguration. His approval ratings are low, inflation is high and there are mounting fears of a coming recession. Here is who is running in the Republican primary as of today. This list will be updated. Declared candidates
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