2028 Democratic presidential nominee
$123.9M
NOV 7, 2028Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
Age62 years old (Jan 17, 1964)
GenderFemale
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationPrinceton University (A.B.)
Notable personal detailsMichelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is an American attorney, author, and public advocate who served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. Raised in Chicago and educated at Princeton University and Harvard Law School, she worked at Sidley & Austin and later held public service and leadership roles in Chicago, including at the University of Chicago and the University of Chicago Hospitals. She has led initiatives focused on health, education, and support for military families, and is associated with the Obama Foundation.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to health care through measures that broaden coverage and protect people with preexisting conditions; has publicly promoted federal efforts to ensure high-quality, affordable health coverage. Also focuses on public-health initiatives linking health care, nutrition, and preventive programs for children and families.
Immigration & Border
Supports protections for immigrant families and has criticized deportation-focused policies and actions that limit due process for migrants. Emphasizes empathy toward immigrants and the need to address a broken immigration system while highlighting support for immigrant communities' opportunities (e.g., education).
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports legal abortion access and has criticized the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, calling the decision heartbreaking and urging people to support organizations and political action to protect reproductive rights. She has made public speeches and statements emphasizing the harms of restricting abortion and encouraging efforts to codify and defend abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Supports science-based action on climate, promotes renewable energy and energy efficiency, and has publicly encouraged climate activism and international cooperation on climate issues. Emphasizes investing in clean energy and protecting the planet while noting economic and job benefits of renewables.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports tougher gun-safety measures such as expanded background checks and other restrictions on access while acknowledging responsible gun ownership in some contexts. Has publicly urged political engagement to pass stronger gun laws and praised student-led calls for limits on assault-style weapons. Also has noted personal recognition that some rural homeowners may choose firearms for protection, indicating a nuanced stance.
News
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