Several politicians on both sides of the aisle are poised to rise to prominence in 2024 and become key voices for their respective parties in 2025 and beyond.
In 2024, the Democratic Party suffered a major blow. President Biden withdrew from politics that year and was replaced by Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who lost both the Electoral College and popular vote in November. Several Democratic members are expected to fill the leadership gap in the upcoming midterm elections. ”
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
Shapiro was widely considered the most likely running mate to join Harris' campaign this summer; received criticism for her decision to choose Waltz instead. Mr. Shapiro, seen by some as a moderate, has served as governor since January 2023 and will face re-election in 2026 before potentially running for office in 2028.
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Pennsylvania's 19 electoral votes make it a key state in presidential elections, and Shapiro's position as governor is an attractive attribute for presidential candidates.
“This is probably the biggest winner of election night,” said Mike Manzo of Triad Strategies. told ABC27 last month. “If 2026 turns out to be a bad midterm election for Republicans, (Shapiro) will sit at the top of the ticket to Pennsylvania, which means if he runs away with it next January, will be in Iowa.”
Congressman Pat Ryan
Ryan, who represents New York's 18th Congressional District, was seen as one of the most vulnerable incumbents heading into November's election, but he defeated his Republican challenger in the battleground district by 14 points.
Since the election, Ryan most outspoken democrat On the subject of what went wrong at his party in November.
“First and foremost, if you're using the words 'moderate' or 'progressive,' you're completely missing the point,” Ryan said. I wrote to X. “It's not an ideological thing. It's about who will fight for the people and who will further empower and enable the elites.”
“Most importantly, I told people exactly who was ripping off people and made it local. Companies are making record profits.”
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Ryan said, “It's not enough to just throw these seemingly disparate policies at people. We have to articulate unifying principles and clearly tell people who's at fault. To me, that's about freedom and patriotism. And the blame lies with the same elites. Both political parties have been running this country for far too long.”
Senator-elect Angela Alsobrooks
Allbrooks, who previously served as mayor of Prince George's County on the outskirts of the nation's capital, became the first Maryland state senator to win, defeating popular Republican Larry Hogan by an 11-point margin. He became a black candidate.
According to AP VoteCast, a large-scale survey of more than 3,700 voters in the state, Mr. Allbrooks is a strong advocate of gun control and abortion, and is more popular than Mr. Hogan with women, black and Latino voters, and urban voters. , which gained clear support from university graduates. Even though Mr. Albrooks underperformed Vice President Harris among suburban and moderate voters, a majority in deep blue states favored him over Mr. Hogan.
“Sometimes we fight together and work to build a better future for all children,” Ms. Allsbrooks said after her win in November. “And to all the Marylanders who haven't won my vote yet, I want you to know that while I may not have the votes, I hear you. And I will be your senator too.”
Maryland Governor Wes Moore
Maryland Governor Wes Moore will also be elected as the state's first black governor in 2022, and is seen as having a growing voice within the Democratic Party.
A graduate of Johns Hopkins University and a Rhodes Scholar, Moore served as an Army captain before spending time as an investment banker. label yourself “Socially moderate and fiscally strong conservatives.''
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Mr. Moore's leadership attract national attention Earlier this year, a container ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Port of Baltimore, causing it to collapse and killing six construction workers.
in Post to X “We are tough in Maryland. We are strong in Baltimore. In the face of danger, we persevere. In the face of heartbreak, we come together and emerge stronger,” Moore said after the disaster. and come back. That's what we've been doing.” That's what we'll continue to do. ”
California Governor Gavin Newsom
Although Newsom is not a political newcomer, he established himself as one of the leading surrogate candidates for Biden and Harris in the last presidential election, making him one of the leading candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028. It is expected.
Newsom, who has served as California governor since 2019, will be term-limited when his current term ends in January 2027.
As Republicans prepare for four years of President Trump's leadership and enter the new year with control of the White House and Congress, all eyes will be on determining which voices within the party will shape the party. , other Republicans are likely to rise to leadership of the party as well. This will continue for years to come, both during and after President Trump's term.
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J.D. Vance, Republican, Ohio (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Vice President-elect J.D. Vance
Mr. Vance, 40, is expected to be a front-runner for president in 2028 given his position as President Trump's vice president and will be the most prominent voice within the Republican Party in the coming years. It is expected that he will be one of the characters.
“The vice president is going to sit in the knotweed seat, there's no question about that,” longtime Republican consultant Dave Carney told Fox News Digital last month. Mr. Carney is a veteran of numerous Republican presidential campaigns. For the past 40 years, Vance has been “the guy to beat.”
David Kochel, another longtime Republican strategist with extensive presidential campaign experience, told Fox News: “The size and scope of last week's victory and the implied handing over of the torch from Donald Trump.” said Vance is the top candidate.
Congressman Byron Donald
Donald, who has represented Florida's 19th Congressional District since 2019, is said to be President Trump's top surrogate in the 2024 campaign and is on the short list of vice presidential candidates. people believed.
The Florida congressman has been outspoken and one of the most prominent voices promoting President Trump's policies on cable news. push back He frequently appears on liberal networks opposing media attacks on Trump and defending the president-elect in hostile environments.
Donald served on the Financial Services Committee and the Committee on Government Oversight and Accountability in the 118th Congress, and was a member of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus, the Caucus Freedom Caucus, and the Republican Study Committee.
Senator-elect Bernie Moreno
Cleveland-area businessman Bernie Moreno ended the Democratic Party. Sen. Sherrod Brown ended his 17-year tenure in the Senate in November with Trump winning the Senate by 11 points.
Since being elected to the Senate, Moreno has established himself as one of President Trump's staunchest allies and is the first freshman senator to do so. publicly defend and support Trump's Cabinet is expected to select one of President Trump's top members of Congress, who will be one of them.
Moreno is a proponent of term limits, pledging that senators only serve two six-year terms.
Representative-elect Abraham Hamadeh
Hamadeh, who previously served as a prosecutor and military intelligence officer, was elected to represent Arizona's 8th Congressional District in November.
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The 33-year-old son of Syrian immigrants has been a vocal supporter of President Trump and his “Make America Great Again Agenda.” told Fox News Digital Last month, he and his fellow Republicans announced that they would be embarking on something “very historic in our first 100 days.”
Mr. Hamade will serve on both the Veterans Affairs Committee and the Armed Services Committee in the 119th Congress.
“I am honored to serve on the Veterans Affairs Committee and the Armed Services Committee, two positions I intentionally sought because our nation's veterans and service members deserve leaders who will fight for them. Hamadeh told Fox News Digital in a statement about his work on the committee. “Putting America first starts with protecting our country and honoring our veterans and their families.”
“During my campaign, I promised to bring veterans issues to the forefront of our national priorities, and today I am proud to fulfill that promise. This is the moment when we fulfill our commitments and keep our promises. It is not only my duty, but my honor to honor our military leaders, support those who have served our country, and ensure our veterans receive the care and respect they deserve. ”
Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy
Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur who is said to have a net worth of about $1 billion, entered the political scene in 2023 after putting all his efforts into the 2024 presidential election, before resigning in January 2024. , quickly became the Trump campaign's top surrogate candidate.
Ramaswamy has been named co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency, along with SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and will focus on cutting federal spending when the new administration takes office in January.
The 39-year-old from southwestern Ohio has been floated as a possible replacement for outgoing Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, and Ramaswamy has not ruled out the possibility and said he is open to considering it.
Fox News Digital's Paul Steinhauser and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
