17 Celebrities Who Might Want Your Vote Someday

Stephen Colbert Stephen Colbert

The ambitious talk show host launched presidential campaigns in both the 2008 and the 2012 election in order to raise awareness of the influence of super PACs. Both time he was unable to get on the South Carolina primary ballot.

Howard Stern Howard Stern

The raunchy radio personality ran in New York’s gubernatorial race in 1994 but dropped out after refusing to file a personal finance disclosure. Stern’s name popped up again when former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura suggested a 2016 presidential run with the radio shock jock as his running mate.

Lindsay Lohan Lindsay Lohan

The troubled ex-child star posted on Instagram in October that she might run for president in 2020. In follow-up post, Lohan said the first thing she would do in office is “take care of all the children suffering in the world.”

Roseanne Barr Roseanne Barr

After the comedian lost her bid to become the Green Party candidate in the 2012 presidential election, Barr ran as the nominee of the Peace and Freedom Party. She ended up winning more than 60,000 votes in the election, finishing sixth overall.

Angelina Jolie Angelina Jolie

The actress, director and humanitarian told Vanity Fair that she is “open” to a political career. Jolie, a tabloid favorite who has starred in a number of blockbusters, including Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Wanted, also told the magazine: “If you really want to make an extreme change, then you have a responsibility.”

Ben Affleck Ben Affleck

Although the actor, director and outspoken Democrat shot down a rumor in 2012 that he was running for Senate, there’s still a chance he might in the future. Affleck’s ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, told Allure in 2013 that she wouldn’t be surprised if her then-husband entered politics at some point.

Tim McGraw Tim McGraw

Even though the country crooner slightly backtracked on his 2006 statement that he wanted to run for office in Tennessee, McGraw said he might consider it the future. And he’s got a fan in fellow Democrat Bill Clinton, who was quoted as saying, “I think he’s got it.”

Clay Aiken Clay Aiken

Clay Aiken, who rose to fame as runner-up on American Idol, ran for Congress from North Carolina in 2014 but ultimately lost to the incumbent. The singer hasn’t ruled out another bid, telling Time, “I think it’ll happen.”

Ashley Judd Ashley Judd

The actress weighed a possible Democratic bid in 2013 against Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell but ultimately decided not to go forward because of family reasons. But don’t count her out for good. Judd told The Hill last year that she “might run someday.”

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

In March, the actor tweeted out an article about why he should run for president, commenting “Maybe one day.” Currently filming the Baywatch movie, the conservative wrestler has appeared on SNL as “The Rock Obama.”

Waka Flocka Flame Waka Flocka Flame

Three years ago, the rapper tweeted, “I’m dead ass running for president in 2016.” Following through on his promise two years later, Waka released a video declaring his candidacy on 4/20. If elected, he promised to immediately legalize marijuana and would have DJ Whoo Kid as his running mate.

George Clooney George Clooney

It’s been rumored for years that the Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker has been eyeing political office. Even though Clooney has denied wanting to run, the media and his supporters continue to speculate.

Levi Johnston Levi Johnston

The baby daddy of Sarah Palin’s grandson filed paperwork in August 2010 that confirmed he planned on running for mayor of Wasilla, Alaska. One year later and six weeks before the election, the Playgirl centerfold announced he wouldn’t be running because he was too busy promoting his new book.

Warren Beatty Warren Beatty

The actor, director and producer has flirted with the idea of running for president or Governor of California over the years. In 2005, Beatty said that despite not wanting to run for office, “I don’t think anyone should put public service out of the question, because that’s not what a good citizen does.”

Kanye West Kanye West

After spontaneously announcing his intention to run for president in 2020 at the Video Music Awards in August, the entertainer confirmed his political ambitions in an interview with Vanity Fair. “I sit in clubs and I’m like, Wow, I’ve got five years before I go and run for office and I’ve got a lot of research to do, I’ve got a lot of growing up to do,” West said.

Tim Tebow Tim Tebow

The professional football quarterback, known as much for his Christian faith as his athletic skills, said in a March interview that he was open to a possible political run. According to various reports, the Republican Party is hoping to sign him up.

Fran Drescher Fran Drescher

Even though the star of the sitcom The Nanny decided against running for Hillary Clinton’s Senate seat in 2008, that doesn’t mean she’s out of politics forever. The actress told FOX411 that her interest in public health might get her into politics one day.