Harris Signals Potential 2028 Presidential Run

Former VP cites experience as key factor in considering third White House bid

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:52am

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A solitary, pensive figure of a woman standing alone in a dimly lit, empty government office, bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight and deep shadows, conceptually representing Kamala Harris' consideration of a 2028 presidential run.Former Vice President Kamala Harris contemplates a potential third White House bid, her political experience and qualifications weighing heavily on her mind.NYC Today

Former Vice President Kamala Harris signaled on April 10, 2026, that she is considering a third run for the presidency in 2028. During an event at the National Action Network's annual convention in New York, Harris responded to a direct question from Reverend Al Sharpton by stating 'Listen, I might. I'm thinking about it. I'm thinking about it.'

Why it matters

Harris' potential 2028 candidacy would make her one of the most experienced and high-profile Democrats seeking the party's nomination. As a former vice president and presidential nominee, her entry into the race could significantly reshape the field and dynamics of the next presidential election cycle.

The details

Harris cited her previous government experience, including her four-year tenure as vice president, as a primary reason for her consideration of another presidential bid. 'I spent countless hours in the Oval Office and the Situation Room. I know what the job is, and I know what it requires,' Harris said. The exchange between Harris and Sharpton also touched upon a previous meeting at Sylvia's Restaurant in Harlem, where Sharpton asked if he should reserve a table for her return, to which Harris replied 'You save me a seat, I'll be there.'

  • On April 10, 2026, Harris signaled her potential 2028 presidential run at the National Action Network's annual convention in New York.

The players

Kamala Harris

Former Vice President of the United States who served from 2021 to 2025. Harris is considering a third run for the presidency in 2028.

Al Sharpton

Reverend and civil rights activist who serves as the founder and president of the National Action Network.

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What they’re saying

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

— Kamala Harris, Former Vice President

“I spent countless hours in the Oval Office and the Situation Room. I know what the job is, and I know what it requires.”

— Kamala Harris, Former Vice President

“You save me a seat, I'll be there.”

— Kamala Harris, Former Vice President

What’s next

Harris indicated that her level of engagement in the next election cycle would increase, stating that she has been involved in every presidential election in some fashion since she was an adult and able to vote. Regarding the 2028 cycle, Harris said she is 'going to be more involved than ever before in 2028 because we can't lose.'

The takeaway

Harris' potential 2028 presidential run would make her one of the most experienced and high-profile Democrats seeking the party's nomination, potentially reshaping the dynamics of the next election cycle. Her comments highlight the ongoing competition among ambitious Democrats to appeal to key voting blocs, particularly Black voters, who will play a major role in determining the party's next presidential nominee.