Kamala Harris Considering 2028 Presidential Run

Former VP says she's 'thinking about' mounting third White House bid

Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:23pm

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A solitary figure of Kamala Harris standing in a dimly lit government hallway, the warm light casting long shadows and creating a pensive, cinematic mood.As the former vice president considers another White House bid, the weight of past political defeats and the challenges of the nation's highest office loom large.NYC Today

Former Vice President Kamala Harris revealed she is considering running for president again in 2028, telling a gathering in New York that she is 'thinking about' mounting a third bid for the White House. Harris lost to President Trump in the 2024 election after replacing then-President Joe Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket.

Why it matters

Harris' potential 2028 run would mark her third attempt at the presidency, signaling her continued ambition and interest in the nation's highest office despite her previous defeats. As a former vice president, her candidacy would carry significant weight and influence within the Democratic party.

The details

At the National Action Network's conference in Manhattan, Harris responded to a question from Rev. Al Sharpton by saying 'Listen, I might. I'm thinking about it.' She noted her experience serving as vice president, including time in the West Wing and Oval Office, and said 'the status quo is not working, and hasn't been working for a lot of people for a long time.'

  • Harris lost to President Trump in the 2024 election.
  • Last year, Harris passed on running for governor of California, fueling speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run.

The players

Kamala Harris

Former Vice President of the United States who lost to President Trump in the 2024 election.

Rev. Al Sharpton

Civil rights activist who asked Harris about a potential 2028 presidential run at the National Action Network conference.

President Trump

The current President of the United States who defeated Harris in the 2024 election.

Joe Biden

The former President of the United States who selected Harris as his running mate.

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What they’re saying

“Listen, I might. I'm thinking about it.”

— Kamala Harris, Former Vice President

“I spent countless hours in my West Wing office, footsteps away from the Oval Office. I spent countless hours in the Oval Office, in the Situation Room. I know what the job is. And I know what it requires.”

— Kamala Harris, Former Vice President

The takeaway

Harris' potential 2028 presidential run would mark her third attempt at the nation's highest office, underscoring her continued political ambition and the Democratic party's ongoing search for a new generation of leadership.