Former Vice President Kamala Harris revealed Friday that she’s contemplating another presidential campaign in 2028, telling attendees at a civil rights conference that the possibility remains on the table.
Speaking at the National Action Network gathering in New York City, an organization established by Reverend Al Sharpton, Harris responded to a direct question about her political future from Sharpton himself.
“I might, I might. I’m thinking about it, I’m thinking about it,” Harris responded, drawing enthusiastic applause from the audience.
The former vice president explained that any decision would depend on who could most effectively serve “the American people” in the nation’s highest office come 2028.
Harris, who previously held the role of vice president during Joe Biden’s administration, was defeated by Donald Trump in the 2024 election, losing both the popular vote and Electoral College. Her political background includes serving as a United States senator and California’s attorney general. She also mounted an unsuccessful campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020.
Any potential 2028 campaign could encounter obstacles, as recent surveys suggest Democratic voters are seeking fresh leadership following Harris’ electoral defeat against Trump.
The National Action Network event attracted numerous prospective Democratic contenders, including Pennsylvania’s Governor Josh Shapiro, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, along with other political figures.
