The 60th US presidential election will take place on November 5, 2024, and many are wondering whether former US President Barack Obama, who served two terms between 2009 and 2017, can replace Joe Biden as the Democratic Party nominee. This comes amid negative press surrounding Biden amid widespread concerns about his age and health. Although Biden defeated his Republican rival and former President Donald Trump in the 2020 election, the latter has gained significant momentum in the 2024 race. There have already been calls from several celebrities and prominent political donors for Biden to step away from the Democratic nominee in favor of someone who is relatively younger and in better health.

Here's everything you need to know if you're wondering whether Barack Obama can run for president again.

No, Obama is not eligible to run for president again. At 62, Obama is 19 years younger than his former vice president and about 14 years younger than Trump. However, as noted above, the 44th U.S. president has already served his two terms in office, and the U.S. Constitution explicitly states that no president can be elected more than twice.

The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution officially limits presidential terms to two terms. It went into effect after Franklin D. Roosevelt's unprecedented four-term presidency.