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Hawley Rules Out 2028 White House Bid

Hawley said he is focused on the November midterms and warned Republicans that religious conservatives remain essential to winning elections.

  • On Tuesday, Missouri GOP Sen. Josh Hawley ruled out a 2028 presidential campaign, offering an unequivocal response when asked if he would seek the Republican nomination following President Donald Trump's second term.
  • Hawley warned potential Republican contenders not to ignore religious conservatives, calling them the party's "backbone" and cautioning that a voting coalition would shrink to 10% without evangelical Protestants, Catholics, and Orthodox Jews.
  • Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are also mentioned as potential 2028 candidates; Rubio told RCN last week he has "no plans" to run and is "100 percent focused on my job."
  • In June, Vice President Vance told CBS News he is not "sitting around figuring out whether I'm going to run," while Paul expressed uncertainty earlier this year, describing his prospects as "50-50."
  • Many high-profile Republicans are prioritizing their current legislative duties over future campaigns, stressing the need to navigate the 2026 midterms before considering any presidential bids.
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Washington Examiner broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
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