The next United States presidential election is to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. President Barack Obama, eligible for a final term, has announced he will seek nomination to be the Democratic Party’s candidate in this election. Will there be a candidate who will challenge President Obama for the spot? The following are individuals listed on 2012.presidential-candidates.org, who have formally declared they are running (listed alphabetically) as of July, 2011.

Stewart Alexander
Socialist and Peace/Freedom Party: 59-year old political activist/former radio talk show host, first attempt for Oval Office seat after failed VP bid in 2008 by Alexander

Michele Bachmann
Republican Party: Three term Republican Congresswoman from Minnesota, started off political life as a Democrat before switching to the Republican Party in her final year at Winona State University

Herman Cain
Republican Party: Cancer survivor, YouTube sensation and former mathematician with the US Navy, Cain has a résumé that demands attention

Newt Gingrich
Republican Party: Former Speaker of the House, Gingrich suffered a line of criticism following his controversial statements on Medicare and attack of fellow Republican Paul Ryan

Jon Huntsman
Republican Party: Highly rated and charismatic Huntsman is considered one of the few capable of unseating President Obama

Gary Johnson
Republican Party: Pro-Choice, Pro-immigration, favors legalizing marijuana, Johnson may be difficult for many conservatives to support

Fred Karger
Republican Party: He is the first openly gay candidate for the presidency

Andy Martin
Republican Party: Famously remembered as the source of the chain mail and online reports questioning citizenship of President Obama and claim that he was Muslim

Ron Paul
Republican Party: 75-year old Texas Congressman, former medical doctor, will center campaign on themes of liberty, human rights, and financial market reforms

Mitt Romney
Republican Party: Harvard man has emerged as clear favorite for the Republican 2012 presidential nominee

Randall Terry
Democratic Party: Pro-life yet anti-LGBT candidate running for Democratic nomination, closer look however reveals 30-40% of Democrats share the 52-year old’s views