Harris Says She Might Run for President in 2028

Former Vice President Kamala Harris indicated Friday that she is seriously considering a run for the presidency in 2028, telling civil rights activists in New York City that she might pursue the office again.

Speaking at the National Action Network's annual convention, Harris responded to a direct question from the organization's founder, the Rev. Al Sharpton, about her plans for another White House campaign. "Listen, I might," she said. "I'm thinking about it." The audience erupted in chants of "run again," prompting applause and briefly interrupting the discussion in the Manhattan ballroom. Harris received the event's strongest reception, including a standing ovation and the largest crowd among the prospective Democratic contenders present.

Harris, who served as vice president under President Joe Biden from 2021 to 2025, became the Democratic presidential nominee in 2024 after Biden withdrew amid party pressure. She lost that election to President Donald Trump. Earlier in her career, Harris exited the 2020 Democratic primary before voting began. During her conversation with Sharpton, she emphasized her experience in the executive branch. "I served for four years being a...