Democrats question Harris’s 2028 prospects as she returns to campaign trail: ‘Why not bring back John Kerry?’

Published September 22, 2026 2:37pm ET | Updated September 22, 2026 5:47pm ET



Former Vice President Kamala Harris has not decided whether to run for president again in 2028, but Democrats are already debating whether she should after her bruising loss to President Donald Trump in 2024.

Harris has not closed the door to another White House bid. In fact, she is returning to the campaign trail ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with appearances in Michigan, Nevada, and Georgia — states that could also play an early role in shaping the 2028 Democratic field. Her return has renewed speculation about whether she is testing the waters for another presidential campaign.

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