2028 Democratic presidential nominee
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NOV 7, 2028Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer U.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age59 years old (Jul 28, 1966)
GenderFemale
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LocationWyoming
BackgroundAttorney
EducationColorado College (B.A., 1988)
Notable personal detailsElizabeth Lynne "Liz" Cheney is an American attorney and former U.S. Representative for Wyoming’s at-large congressional district (2017–2023). She served in the U.S. Department of State, including as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs (2002–2004). Cheney earned a B.A. from Colorado College and a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax cuts and lower corporate tax rates and has voted in favor of Republican tax-cut legislation; emphasizes tax relief for families and businesses and critiques large Democratic spending packages. Voting records and interest-group scorecards show a generally pro-tax-cut, pro-business voting pattern.
Healthcare
Supports repeal of the Affordable Care Act and favors market-based reforms such as tort reform and allowing purchase of insurance across state lines; opposes single‑payer approaches and emphasizes reducing federal government involvement in healthcare.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and increased enforcement while saying the U.S. should also improve its legal immigration system; has backed funding and measures for physical barriers and enforcement resources rather than broad regularization measures. Emphasizes securing the southern border as a fundamental responsibility of the nation and criticizes policies she describes as encouraging illegal immigration.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate has described herself as strongly pro‑life based on her past statements and voting record, but has criticized post‑Dobbs state abortion bans that she says prevent women from receiving necessary medical care. She has shared a personal first‑trimester abortion experience and called strict state bans unsustainable while supporting limits with medical exceptions.
Climate & Energy
Opposes international climate agreements and aggressive federal emissions regulations that she says harm fossil fuel industries and jobs; supports rolling back policies like the Clean Power Plan and has criticized policies that block pipelines or increase energy costs. Positions emphasize energy development, fossil fuel production, and market-oriented approaches rather than rapid phase-out of fossil fuels.
Public Safety & Guns
Liz Cheney supports commonsense gun safety measures including assault weapons bans, universal background checks, and red flag (extreme-risk) laws while saying she also supports the Second Amendment and lawful gun ownership. She has voted for bipartisan gun-safety legislation in Congress and publicly endorsed expanded background checks and red-flag protections.
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