A wave of soul-searching has hit the Democratic Party following last week’s election losses, prompting discussions about the future leadership and potential contenders for the 2028 presidential election. While it may seem far off, recent history shows that the early moves for the next White House race begin early. Former President Trump has already signaled his intention to run in 2024, and potential Democratic candidates are also making their moves.
Potential contenders for the Democratic Party nomination in 2028 include governors Gavin Newsom of California, JB Pritzker of Illinois, Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania. Other figures to watch are Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, California Representative Ro Khanna, and Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina. Additionally, potential contenders include New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Vice President Kamala Harris will be finishing her term soon, and while there is no concrete plan for her next steps, potential buyers’ remorse of a second Trump administration could boost her popularity in the coming years. Many party members are eager to move on from the Biden/Harris era following Trump’s victory, and the 2028 race is shaping up to be highly competitive as Democratic contenders begin strategizing and making moves for a potential presidential bid.
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