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Former Vice President Kamala Harris said Friday she may make another run for the White House in 2028, offering her clearest indication yet that she is seriously considering a third presidential bid.
“Listen, I might,” Harris said when asked directly about her plans by the Rev. Al Sharpton during an appearance at the National Action Network conference. “I’m thinking about it.”
The remarks marked Harris’ most direct public comments to date on a potential campaign and drew loud applause from the audience, with chants of “run again” breaking out in the Manhattan ballroom.
Harris, who served as vice president under President Joe Biden, told the crowd she understands the demands of the presidency after spending four years “a heartbeat away” from the office.
“I know what the job is, and I know what it requires,” she said.
Her appearance came alongside several other potential Democratic contenders for 2028, including Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona.
Harris suggested her decision would be guided by what she believes is best for the country, arguing that voters are increasingly frustrated with the current state of government.
“The status quo is not working, and it hasn’t been working for a lot of people for a long time,” she said. “People don’t want process, they want progress.”
She added that any decision to run would be rooted in public service rather than personal ambition.
“The American people have the right to expect that anyone who wants to run for office … it can’t be about themselves,” Harris said. “It has to be about the American people.”
Harris remains one of the most recognizable figures among potential Democratic candidates, and early polling has placed her near the top of a hypothetical 2028 field, due in part to her national profile.
She previously ran for president in 2020 but dropped out before the first votes were cast. She later joined Biden’s ticket and served as vice president for four years. In 2024, she became the Democratic nominee after Biden stepped aside but lost the general election to President Donald Trump.
During her conversation with Sharpton, Harris also sharply criticized Trump’s handling of foreign policy, particularly the ongoing conflict with Iran, calling it a “war of choice.”
“And the American people will always pay for war,” she said, arguing the conflict has led to higher costs at home and strained international alliances.
The White House pushed back on Harris’ remarks, with spokesman Kush Desai criticizing her record and past statements.
Harris did not offer a timeline for a decision but told the audience she would continue to weigh her options.
“I’ll keep you posted,” she said.
