Perez has commented that the 2020 primary field would likely go into double-digits , rivaling the size of the 2016 GOP primary , which consisted of 17 major candidates , setting a then-record for the largest presidential primary field for any political party in American history . Several female candidates are expected to enter the race , increasing the likelihood of the Democrats nominating a woman for the second time in a row . Speculation also mounted that Democrats ' best bet to defeat President Trump would be to nominate their own celebrity or businessperson with no government experience , most notably Oprah Winfrey after her speech at the 75th Golden Globe Awards
75th Golden Globe Awards
75th Golden Globe Awards
2020 United States presidential election