Kamala Harris Hints at 2028 Presidential Bid

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At the National Action Network convention in New York, former Vice President Kamala Harris told civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton that she is actively considering a run for president in 2028. Harris, the Democrats' presidential nominee in 2024, received a standing ovation and the largest crowd response of any potential 2028 candidate at the event.

Why it matters

Harris' comments signal that she is positioning herself for another presidential run, despite some in the party shifting focus to a new generation of Democratic leaders. As a former vice president and the first Black woman to hold that office, Harris would enter the 2028 race with significant name recognition and experience, though her 2024 campaign struggled to gain traction.

The details

During the National Action Network convention in New York, Harris directly told Rev. Al Sharpton that she is 'thinking about' running for president again in 2028. She cited her experience serving as vice president and being 'a heartbeat away from the presidency' as reasons she is considering another White House bid. Harris received the largest crowd response and the only standing ovation of any potential 2028 candidate who spoke at the event, which also featured other Democrats like Pete Buttigieg and Ro Khanna.

• The Democrats' next presidential primary season won't begin in earnest until after November's 2026 midterm elections.
• Harris made her comments about a 2028 run during the National Action Network convention on April 10, 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The 2028 presidential primary season is still over two years away, but Harris' comments indicate she is seriously considering another run for the White House. Her political action committee and increased travel to support Democrats suggest she is laying the groundwork for a potential campaign.