Kamala Harris Signals Potential 2028 Presidential Bid at National Action Network Forum

Former United States Vice President Kamala Harris said on April 10, 2026, that she is considering a presidential run in 2028, telling civil rights activist Al Sharpton at a National Action Network convention in New York that she might enter the race. Harris, who lost the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump, offered the remarks during a direct exchange with Sharpton on stage before an audience that responded with applause and chants of "run again." The statement stopped short of a formal declaration but marked her most explicit public signal yet about her political future. Harris also used the appearance to criticize the Trump administration's handling of the war with Iran, arguing that the United States has lost global influence under the current president. She received the only standing ovation among all potential 2028 candidates who appeared at the convention, according to reports from the event.

Harris outlines her experience, promises to keep audience informed Harris offered a detailed account of her qualifications during the exchange with Sharpton, drawing on her four years as the 49th Vice President of the United States. „I served for four years one step away from the presidency of the United States. I spent countless hours in my office in the West Wing, just steps from the Oval Office. I spent countless hours in the Oval Office and in the situation room. I know what the office entails and I know what is required.” — Kamala Harris via Notícias ao Minuto She framed her deliberations around the question of where and how she could best serve the American people. „I am thinking about it in the context of who, where, and how one can do the best work for the American people. That is how I am thinking about it. I will keep you informed.” — Kamala Harris via Notícias ao Minuto Harris also addressed domestic governance, arguing that the political status quo has failed many Americans and that the public wants progress rather than bureaucratic procedure. Sharpton noted from the stage that Harris received more votes in her losing 2024 campaign than former Democratic presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. „Whatever she decides to do, she has left her mark on history.” — Al Sharpton via Diario de Noticias

A crowded field of Democrats gathers in New York The NAN convention drew a broad field of potential 2028 Democratic contenders across its four-day program, with nearly all expressing interest in or declining to rule out a presidential bid. Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, and California Representative Ro Khanna all appeared at the event. California Governor Gavin Newsom, who has made no secret of his presidential ambitions, was also cited among the leading potential candidates, along with New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego. Multiple polls cited in reporting show Harris leading among potential Democratic primary candidates, notably ahead of Newsom. According to reports from the convention, virtually all potential candidates who appeared addressed the ongoing United States-led war with Iran during their conversations with Sharpton. No candidacy has been formally declared at this stage, with the first Democratic primaries expected in 2027.

Book tour and new PAC signal Harris's continued political presence Harris has remained active on the public stage since her 2024 defeat, promoting her book "107 Days," which chronicles the 107 (days) — duration of Harris's 2024 presidential campaign launched after President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race on July 21, 2024. The book, released in September 2025, includes Harris's account of her relationship with Biden and his inner circle, which she describes as having left Democrats in a difficult position by delaying the decision on reelection until the final stretch. Harris recently launched a political action committee and has undertaken a series of trips across the country to support Democratic candidates, with a particular focus on southern states. In February 2026, she reactivated a social media account on X that had been used during her 2024 campaign, stating that the goal was to inform young Americans and highlight elected officials and civil society figures. When Harris announced months earlier that her promotional tour would continue into 2026, several political commentators interpreted the move as a signal of a potential return to national politics. The continuation of her public schedule, combined with the PAC launch and her remarks at the NAN convention, has reinforced that interpretation ahead of what is expected to be a competitive Democratic primary field.

Kamala Harris served as the 49th Vice President of the United States from 2021 to 2025 under President Joe Biden, becoming the first woman, first African American, and first Asian American to hold the office. She launched her 2024 presidential campaign in July 2024 after Biden withdrew from the race, running against Republican Donald Trump. Harris lost that election to Trump. Her book "107 Days," covering the duration of that campaign, was released in September 2025. The 2028 Democratic primary process is expected to begin with the first primaries in 2027, with the midterm elections in November 2026 seen as a key staging point for candidates positioning themselves within the party.