Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has suggested she may pursue another bid for the presidency in 2028, marking her clearest signal yet that she intends to stay in the political spotlight.
Speaking in an interview with the BBC during her visit to the UK, Harris said she believes that “a woman will one day serve as president of the United States,” adding that she remains “committed to public service” and to the future of her party. Though she stopped short of confirming a run, her tone and phrasing strongly hinted that she is positioning herself for another campaign.
Harris’s remarks come as speculation builds around who might lead the Democratic Party in the next U.S. presidential race. Current polling shows her with mixed favorability ratings among Democratic voters, but analysts say early positioning could help her shape the narrative well ahead of 2028. Political observers note that her comments also serve to reassert her visibility on the international stage after a period of relative quiet following the 2024 election cycle.
Throughout the interview, Harris emphasized the importance of representation and leadership diversity, framing the idea of a female presidency as both inevitable and necessary. “We’ve made progress,” she said, “but there’s still work to do to ensure that every little girl sees herself in our nation’s leaders.”
Strategists say her latest comments may be part of a deliberate effort to reconnect with key Democratic constituencies and donors, while also signaling to potential rivals that she remains a serious player. Early speculation about the 2028 Democratic field includes governors, senators, and cabinet members seen as potential contenders, but Harris’s high profile and experience as vice president give her a unique platform.
If she does enter the race, Harris would again make history as the first woman of color to lead a major party ticket, continuing her role as a symbol of change and representation in American politics.
