Harris Hints at 2028 White House Run at Sharpton Event

Former VP says she 'might' run again, as potential 2028 Democratic field takes shape

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:35am

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A quiet, cinematic painting of a solitary political podium standing alone in an empty, shadowy urban setting, bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight, conceptually representing the early stirrings of the 2028 presidential race.As the 2028 Democratic field takes shape, former VP Kamala Harris hints at a potential third White House run during a high-profile event in New York.Montgomery Today

Former Vice President Kamala Harris moved closer to acknowledging a potential 2028 presidential run, telling Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network convention that she 'might' run again and would 'keep you posted.' Harris was one of several potential 2028 contenders to appear at the event, which amounted to an early gathering of the possible Democratic field.

Why it matters

Harris' appearance at the high-profile Sharpton event signals she is seriously considering another White House bid, as the 2028 Democratic primary race begins to take shape. As a former VP and two-time presidential candidate, Harris would enter the race as an early frontrunner, though she faces potential challenges from a new generation of Democratic leaders.

The details

When Sharpton directly asked Harris if she planned to run again, she replied 'Listen, I might, I might. I'm thinking about it,' before adding 'I'll keep you posted.' Harris also told Sharpton 'I know what the job is and what it requires,' underscoring her experience. The event featured several other potential 2028 contenders, including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, and Rep. Ro Khanna of California.

  • Harris appeared at the National Action Network convention in New York on Friday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Kamala Harris

Former Vice President of the United States who previously ran for president in 2020 and 2024.

Al Sharpton

Civil rights activist and Baptist minister who hosts the National Action Network convention.

Josh Shapiro

Governor of Pennsylvania and potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate.

J.B. Pritzker

Governor of Illinois and potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate.

Ro Khanna

U.S. Representative from California and potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate.

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What they’re saying

“Listen, I might, I might. I'm thinking about it. I'll keep you posted.”

— Kamala Harris, Former Vice President

“I know what the job is and what it requires.”

— Kamala Harris, Former Vice President

What’s next

Harris plans to travel soon to South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Arkansas, continuing to lay the groundwork for a potential 2028 run.

The takeaway

Harris' appearance at the Sharpton event signals she is seriously considering a third presidential campaign, as the 2028 Democratic primary race begins to take shape. As a former VP and two-time candidate, she would enter the race as an early frontrunner, though she may face challenges from a new generation of Democratic leaders.