Former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley (R) announced on Feb. 14 that she was running for president of the United States. In a video, she said, “It’s time for a new generation of leadership to rediscover fiscal responsibility, secure our border, and strengthen our country, our pride, and our purpose.” The announcement made Haley the third noteworthy candidate for president, along with former President Donald Trump and former Montana Secretary of State Corey Stapleton.
On the Democratic side, former President Joe Biden (D) has not yet made an official announcement regarding whether he intends to run for a second term.
At this point in the 2020 cycle, twelve noteworthy candidates had announced their campaigns: