2028 Republican presidential nominee
$47.3M
NOV 7, 2028Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical commentator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age37 years old (Apr 29, 1989)
GenderFemale
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BackgroundPolitical commentator
EducationUniversity of Rhode Island (attended; did not graduate)
Notable personal detailsCandace Amber Owens Farmer is an American conservative political commentator, author, and media personality. She rose to prominence through online political advocacy and later held a senior communications role at Turning Point USA, departing in 2019. She runs her own media platforms and publishes commentary across podcast and video channels. She is married to British businessman George Farmer.
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Positions
Healthcare
Opposes government-run universal healthcare and Medicare-for-All while arguing medicine should be affordable but not provided by the government; has voiced opposition to COVID-19 vaccines and criticized public-health measures. Positions emphasize market-based solutions, personal responsibility, and skepticism of large public-health programs.
Immigration & Border
Supports strong border enforcement including the U.S.–Mexico border wall and immediate deportation of illegal immigrants; criticizes Democratic policies on immigration and frames increased migration as a deliberate political strategy. Holds restrictionist views on asylum/immigration access and frequently advocates for tighter controls and removals.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Opposes abortion and describes it as morally wrong, referring to it as murder and characterizing it as a form of ‘‘genocide’’ for Black Americans; switched from earlier pro‑choice views and now identifies as pro‑life. She argues there is no constitutional right to abortion and supports restricting access.
Climate & Energy
The candidate rejects mainstream climate science and has promoted messaging that frames climate change as exaggerated or a political/financial ploy; she has run or endorsed social-media ads casting doubt on anthropogenic climate risks. Her public statements express skepticism about climate policy and aggressive emissions regulations.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports broad Second Amendment rights and opposes many gun‑control measures; has publicly joined and defended the NRA and argued for the right of law‑abiding citizens to arm themselves for self‑defense. Has criticized public‑health research efforts into gun violence and pushed back against regulatory proposals.
News
Candace Owens is being mentioned as a possible contender for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination. The reporting says some Republican voters and focus groups are talking about her as a potential candidate, but she has not announced a campaign. The same coverage says JD Vance and Marco Rubio are still seen as the leading GOP contenders.
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