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The world of American politics was turned on its head this week, as President Trump suffered a major setback in the midterm elections.
On Wednesday (November 4) the Democrats won both the US Senate and House of Representatives, taking control of Congress for the next two years.
It was the worst loss for a sitting Republican president in over half a century, and the biggest defeat for either party since 1992.
Read more: US Midterm Elections: Democrats win US Congress control as voters reject Donald Trump's Republicans
Thoughts are now turning to the next Presidential election in two years time, when President Trump will be forced to step aside after serving the maximum two terms.
Both parties will now be starting to think about who they would like to represent them in the race.
Here are the 10 politicians who are favourites to bag the Democratic nomination.
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1. Jon Ossoff - 6/4
Following the midterm elections, Jon Ossoff is the 6/4 favourite to win the Democratic Presidential Nomination. He has served as the senior United States senator for Georgia and, at the age of just 39, is the youngest incumbent U.S. senator. | Getty Images
2. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - 7/2
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, better known as AOC, is a 7/2 shot to run for the top job for the Democrats. She has served since 2019 as the US representative for New York's 14th congressional district. | Getty Images
3. Gavin Newsom - 5/1
Gavin Newsom is another Democrat tipped for the White House. He's been the governor of California since 2019 and is priced at 5/1 third favourite to win his party's nomination. | AFP via Getty Images
4. Kamala Harris - 10/1
Kamala Harris lost out to Donald Trump in the last election after being drafted in at the last minute in place of President Joe Biden. The Democrat is 10/1 to be given a second chance. | Getty Images