The 2028 presidential election is still two and a half years away, but the debate of who will be running is already well under way. For the Democrats, could they go with a past candidate as they look to the future? Kamala Harris sounds possibly open to the idea. Speaking to Rev. Al Sharpton at his National Action Network’s annual convention, the former vice president and Democratic nominee took the stage around 11 a.m. Friday to speak about a variety of topics, including the conflict in the Middle East and American security. California Oct 26, 2025 California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he'd be ‘lying' if he denied plans to consider a presidential run Kamala Harris Oct 25, 2025 Kamala Harris says she ‘possibly' could run for president again Donald Trump Nov 6, 2024 Can Donald Trump run for president in 2028?: Here's what the Constitution says Not long after she took the stage, a “run again” chant broke out amongst the crowd — to which Sharpton joked “you all know I don’t allow disruptions at my convention.” Harris did not acknowledge the chant at that time. Later, as Sharpton was finishing a Q and A segment, he asked Harris directly if she planned to run again in 2028, to which the crowd cheered and Harris laughed, before answering the question. “Listen, I might,” she said, to the crowd’s applause. “I’m thinking about it.” Harris went on to say that she “served for four years being a heartbeat away from the presidency of the United States. I spent countless hours in my West Wing office, footsteps away from the Oval Office. I spent countless hours in the Oval Office and the Situation Room. I know what the job is, and I know what it requires.” In all, more than a half-dozen potential candidates are speaking during the four-day gathering led by Rev. Al Sharpton, aiming to make inroads among Black voters, who comprise one of Democrats’ most powerful blocs. While most deflected questions about their 2028 intentions, the high-profile Democrats pointed to what they described as an imminent threat from the Trump administration heading into the November midterm elections. The primary season won’t begin in earnest until after November’s midterm elections, but this week’s conference is showcasing a collection of Democrats already jockeying for position in what promises to be a crowded competition. For now, at least, there is no clear early favorite in the race. “Everybody’s talking about who may run for president,” said Sharpton, the National Action Network’s founder and president. “I want to first know what their vision is now, and what they’re doing now. So I’ve invited all of the people that could run.” In addition to Harris, those speaking at the convention include Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Rep. Ro Khanna of California, and Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, another likely contender, won’t be in attendance because of a previously scheduled family commitment, his team said, noting that he met with Sharpton earlier in the year. ...read more read less