Former Vice President Kamala Harris has indicated she has not ruled out another bid for the presidency in 2028, telling podcaster and author Sharon McMahon in a recent live video interview that she “might” run again.
The exchange occurred during a casual “lightning round” segment in their conversation, which took place via Zoom and was promoted in connection with Harris’s ongoing book tour for her memoir, 107 Days. The book reflects on her abbreviated 2024 presidential campaign after President Joe Biden stepped aside, her loss to Donald Trump in November 2024, and related experiences.
Interestingly, McMahon directly asked Harris: “Will you run again?”
Harris replied: “I haven’t decided.”
McMahon followed up: “You’re still thinking about it?”
Harris responded with a smile: “I might.”
The brief but notable moment has fueled speculation about Harris’s political future, especially as she has remained active in public life through speaking engagements, memoir promotion, and commentary on current issues.
No formal announcement or detailed plans have been made, and any potential 2028 campaign would likely involve a competitive Democratic primary field—unlike her 2024 entry as the incumbent vice president.
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In the same interview, McMahon referenced impressions from 107 Days that Harris appeared eager to run again. Harris pushed back, describing the book as focused on “a specific period in time” with no hidden agenda beyond sharing the realities of the experience and inspiring others (including a mention of young readers, like a Girl Scout troop, seeing themselves in the story and recognizing their potential).
Varied reactions have come—from supporters viewing it as a sign of resilience to critics mocking the non-committal response or questioning her viability after the 2024 defeat.
Harris, now 61, has not commented further on 2028 plans in subsequent interviews. Political observers note that early speculation about 2028 contenders remains fluid, with other Democrats also positioning themselves amid the party’s post-2024 reckoning.