Hirsh Vardhan Singh, an engineer of Indian origin, has joined the 2024 US Presidential race as the third Indian American candidate. In a Twitter video message, Singh declared his candidacy as a Republican nominee for the President of the United States. The two other Indian descent candidates competing in the race are Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy, both representing the Republican Party. Here’s a look at the full list of candidates in the US presidential race.

Joe Biden (Democrat) | Age: 80 years | The incumbent US President, Biden announced his re-election bid in April 2023. In the 2020 elections, he earned more than 81 million votes, the most votes ever cast for a US presidential candidate. A recent Marist poll revealed that 4 in 10 Americans approve of Biden's presidency.

Marianne Williamson (Democrat) | Age: 70 years | A motivational speaker, spiritual advisor, and best-selling author, Williamson announced her campaign in March 2023. Williamson has never held political office. She ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 but withdrew from the race and endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders. She embraces themes of healthcare, immigration, equality, workers’ rights, climate justice etc.

Robert F Kennedy Jr. (Republican) | Age: 69 years | Kennedy Jr. launched his presidential bid in April 2023. He is the nephew of former US President John F Kennedy and the son of his slain brother Robert Kennedy. Once a best-selling author and environmental lawyer, Kennedy Jr. is now a leading voice in the anti-vaccine movement in the US.

Donald Trump (Republican) | Age: 76 years | The Former US President who lost to Joe Biden in 2020, Trump announced his campaign in November 2022. He is the first US President to be impeached twice & the first former president to face criminal charges. The recent Marist National Poll reveals that about two in three Americans oppose the second Trump administration; however, he continues to enjoy huge support among the Republicans.

Nikki Haley (Republican) | Age: 51 years | Former US Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Haley made history as the first female governor of South Carolina. She was elected in 2010, and re-elected in 2014. She is the first Indian-American to serve as a member of a presidential cabinet. Haley is a pro-life Republican and supports cracking down on illegal immigration.

Vivek Ramaswamy (Republican) | Age: 37 years | An Indian-American entrepreneur and author, Ramaswamy is the founder and CEO of Roivant Sciences and has made a fortune in biotech. Known for his conservative political views, he made a name for himself in Right-wing circles by opposing corporate efforts to advance political, social, and environmental causes. Ramaswamy has been described by Axios and Bloomberg as “the leading anti-ESG (environmental, social, and governance) crusader.”

Asa Hutchinson (Republican) | Age: 72 years | Hutchinson announced his candidacy in April 2023. A prominent Trump critic within the Republican party, Hutchinson served as governor of the state of Arkansas from 2015 until 2023. Hutchinson has previously served in the US House of Representatives and is positioning himself as an alternative to Donald Trump whose presidential nomination he calls the ‘worst scenario’ for Republicans.

Mike Pence (Republican) | Age: 63years | Former Vice President Mike Pence made an official announcement by filing paperwork On June 5, declaring his candidacy for the 2024 Presidential election. This move sets the stage for a significant challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump, merely two years after their tenure in the White House concluded amidst the turmoil of an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, where Mr. Pence was compelled to flee for his safety.

Ron DeSantis | 44years | Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has formally announced his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Unveiling his candidacy through a captivating campaign video, DeSantis made headlines with an eventful interaction on Twitter alongside Elon Musk. DeSantis has emerged as the leading contender against former President Donald Trump for the highly sought-after 2024 nomination.

Chris Christie | 60 years | Ex-New Jersey Governor Chris Christie filed paperwork for the US presidential run on June 7 after promising to directly take on Donald Trump.

Hirsh Vardhan Singh | 38 years | Hirsh Vardhan Singh, a 38-year-old engineer of Indian-American heritage, has declared his candidacy for the 2024 US presidential election, seeking the Republican nomination. He is the third individual of Indian descent to compete against former president Donald Trump in the race for the White House. He filed his candidacy officially with the Federal Election Commission on July 27.