Vance Says ‘Of Course There’s a Chance’ He Will Not Run for President in 2028

Vice President JD Vance said Saturday there is a chance he will not seek the Republican nomination for president in 2028, citing his young family and describing himself as someone who delays major personal decisions.

Vance made the comments during a CBS News town hall in Flat Rock, Michigan, hosted by Tony Dokoupil. The event focused primarily on midterm races, including the Senate contest between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.

Dokoupil noted that Vance had earlier referenced the possibility of being “out of a job” in a couple of years and asked whether that implied he would run to continue in office. Vance replied, “Not necessarily.” When asked directly if there was a chance he would not run in 2028, Vance answered, “Of course there’s a chance.”

“We’ve got four little kids,” Vance said. “My wife has never loved politics. She loves public service. I think you can do a lot of good in this job, and I’ve tried to do as much good as possible.” He added that people often assume he will run simply because he is a politician.

Vance described his approach to large decisions. “The way that I think about life, big life decisions — my wife will tell you this — is I’m a procrastinator. I hate thinking about it,” he said. He indicated he would address the question after the midterms, once Michigan voters had elected Mike Rogers to the Senate. “Then I’ll have to think about it. And then I will actually have to make a decision. But, you know, anything can happen, man, anything.”

The remarks are consistent with earlier statements from Vance. In previous interviews he has said his focus remains on his current role as vice president and on the 2026 midterms, and that any decision about 2028 would come afterward. He has also said he would sit down with President Trump to discuss the matter once the midterms are complete.

Vance and second lady Usha Vance have four children. Their youngest, Alec, was born in July 2026. Usha Vance has maintained a lower public profile than many political spouses and has not frequently campaigned on her own.

No formal decision on a 2028 candidacy has been announced. Vance has repeatedly directed attention to the immediate work of the administration and the November elections rather than future races.