Biden Alternative

Five potential alternatives to Biden in 2024 or beyond

Vice President Harris speaks July 24 at the UnidosUS 2023 Annual Conference.

Making a change would be far from easy despite concerns about President Bidens.

President Joe Biden's age—he'll be 82 shortly after the 2024 election—and his ongoing political struggles—he's mired in the low 40s in approval ratings—have led to speculation that Democrats may seek an alternative nominee in the next presidential election.

Vice President Kamala Harris, 59, is the most obvious replacement for Biden and is likely to be a top contender. A former prosecutor and California senator, Harris has a strong resume and is well-known to the American public.

Other potential alternatives to Biden include:

• Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, 40, a former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, who ran for president in 2020.
• Sen. Cory Booker, 53, of New Jersey, a former Newark mayor who also ran for president in 2020.
• Sen. Elizabeth Warren, 73, of Massachusetts, a progressive who has been a vocal critic of Biden.
• Gov. Gavin Newsom, 55, of California, a rising star in the Democratic Party who has been praised for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, 49, a voting rights activist who has been a vocal critic of the Biden administration.

It's important to note that these are just a few of the potential alternatives to Biden. The Democratic field is likely to be crowded, and it's impossible to say at this point who will emerge as the frontrunner.