Republican Senator Makes Endorsement In 2028 Presidential Election

Vance’s first 2028 GOP presidential endorsement by a senator comes from Indiana Sen. Jim Banks. (Before Vance has said he’s running)

“Vice President JD Vance is the clear choice in 2028 to carry on our America First agenda and I look forward to supporting him.”…

— Natalie Andrews (@natalieandrews) September 14, 2026

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Vance has yet to say whether he is running — even as he seemed to enjoy the chants of “48!” while he addressed an arena of Republicans at last week’s midterm convention, in a reference to becoming the country’s 48th president.

Banks’s public support adds to the momentum the vice president appears to be building among Republicans, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio — once seen as his most formidable rival — has made clear he does not intend to run in 2028 if Vance does. Pushback remains from within some factions of the GOP, particularly over Vance’s opposition to the Iran war and his association with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

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House Republican Considering 2028 Presidential Run

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