U.S. presidential hopefuls At least 10 White House contenders could run in the 2024 presidential election. U.S. President Joe Biden says he intends to run for re-election but will make a final decision early next year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Democrat Republican 1 Joe Biden, 79: President’s age could affect his potential performance during second four-year term 2 Donald Trump, 76: Favourite for Republican nomination if party takes control of Congress 3 Kamala Harris, 58: Vice President is well ahead of other candidates if Biden decides not to run 4 Ron DeSantis, 44: Florida Governor could be Trump’s rival after landslide midterm victory 5 Gavin Newsom, 55: California Governor has focused on abortion rights and immigration 6 Greg Abbott, 64: Texas Governor opposes Covid vaccine, backs abortion ban and Mexico wall 7 Mike Pence, 63: Former Vice President condemned Trump’s “unprincipled populism 8 Liz Cheney, 56: Former Wyoming Representative has vowed to do anything to stop Trump’s return 9 Pete Buttigieg, 40: First openly gay Cabinet member in U.S. history, stood for 2020 presidential nomination before endorsing Biden 10 Nikki Haley, 50: Former U.S. Ambassador to United Nations has publicly criticised Trump for inciting deadly 2021 Capitol riot Sources: Reuters, The Hill Pictures: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS