Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential nominee, expressed her contemplation about running for president again in 2028 during an appearance at a National Action Network meeting led by Rev. Al Sharpton. When directly questioned by Sharpton about her future plans, Harris responded, “I might, I might. I’m considering it.” The audience at the event in New York City enthusiastically cheered in response.
Harris mentioned that her decision would be based on identifying the candidate best suited to serve the American people as president in 2028. Having previously served as vice president under President Joe Biden, Harris faced defeat in the 2024 presidential race to Donald Trump, who secured victory in both the popular vote and Electoral College. Harris has a background as a U.S. senator and former attorney general of California, with an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination in 2020.
Looking ahead to a potential 2028 candidacy, Harris may encounter challenges among voters who have expressed a desire for new leadership within the Democratic Party following her loss to Trump. The National Action Network convention attracted several possible Democratic contenders, such as Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, ex-U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, among others.