Candace Owens
Republican candidate for Presidential
2028 Republican presidential nominee
$57.2M
NOV 7, 2028Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
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1%chance to win
$57.2MNOV 7, 2028Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
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)
Notable personal detailsCandace Amber Owens Farmer is an American political commentator, activist, and author. She attended the University of Rhode Island and previously served as communications director for Turning Point USA; she later co-founded the BLEXIT Foundation and hosted a political talk show at The Daily Wire. She has built a large online presence through her website and social media accounts.
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Political 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.
Latest News
Candace Owens is being mentioned by some Republican voters and focus groups as a possible contender for the 2028 GOP presidential nomination, though she has not announced a campaign. The reporting says JD Vance and Marco Rubio are still seen as the leading candidates. There is no new concrete campaign move from Owens in the summaries provided.
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