Early Speculation Begins
Speculation about potential candidates for the 2020 Democratic primary began shortly after the 2016 presidential election, with names like Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren frequently mentioned.
2017
2018
First Candidates Announce
In 2018, the first candidates officially announced their intentions to run in the 2020 Democratic primary, including John Delaney and Andrew Yang.
January 2019
Elizabeth Warren Announces Candidacy
Senator Elizabeth Warren officially announced her candidacy for the 2020 Democratic primary, focusing on economic inequality and anti-corruption measures.
February 2019
Bernie Sanders Joins the Race
Senator Bernie Sanders announced his candidacy for the 2020 Democratic primary, bringing his progressive platform and substantial grassroots support from his 2016 run.
April 2019
Joe Biden Enters the Race
Former Vice President Joe Biden officially entered the 2020 Democratic primary, positioning himself as a moderate candidate with broad appeal.
June 2019
First Democratic Debate
The first Democratic debate of the 2020 primary season took place, featuring 20 candidates over two nights and highlighting key policy differences.
August 2019
Kamala Harris Gains Momentum
Senator Kamala Harris gained significant momentum in the 2020 Democratic primary following strong debate performances and a focus on criminal justice reform.
October 2019
Impeachment Inquiry Impacts Primary
The impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump began to dominate news cycles, impacting the 2020 Democratic primary as candidates addressed the issue in debates and town halls.
February 2020
Iowa Caucuses
The Iowa Caucuses, the first major contest in the 2020 Democratic primary, took place with a chaotic result and delayed reporting, ultimately showing a strong performance by Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders.
February 2020
New Hampshire Primary
Bernie Sanders emerged victorious in the New Hampshire primary, solidifying his position as a frontrunner in the 2020 Democratic primary.
March 2020
Super Tuesday
Joe Biden achieved significant victories on Super Tuesday, gaining momentum and establishing himself as the leading candidate in the 2020 Democratic primary.
March 2020
Elizabeth Warren Drops Out
Senator Elizabeth Warren suspended her campaign following disappointing Super Tuesday results, narrowing the field in the 2020 Democratic primary.
April 2020
Bernie Sanders Suspends Campaign
Bernie Sanders suspended his campaign, effectively making Joe Biden the presumptive nominee for the 2020 Democratic primary.
August 2020
Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, where Joe Biden was officially nominated as the Democratic candidate for president.
November 2020
Joe Biden Wins Presidential Election
Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election, defeating incumbent President Donald Trump, and marking the culmination of the 2020 Democratic primary process.
