Kamala Harris
Former VP / 2024 nominee · Democrat · Wikipedia ↗
Status tier
Actively consideringMomentum (0–100)
60Confidence
HighStatus is not support. Status tier = the furthest verifiable step taken (a direct, on-the-record "I’m considering it" statement). Momentum = weighted recent activity, not popularity. How to read this →
Last reviewed in the September 14, 2026 UTC daily build · latest signal August 31, 2026 (14 days ago).
Latest signal
South Carolina picked for first 2028 Democratic primary, in possible Kamala Harris boost - New York Post source ↗
August 31, 2026 · 14 days ago · High confidence
“I have not made a decision… I may or may not.”
The 2024 nominee tops early Democratic primary polling; a rematch frontrunner in a crowded, unsettled field.
Why this momentum score
Momentum · last 30 days
60
no change vs 30 days ago
| Direct "considering" quote | +20 |
| Early-state travel (IA/NH/SC/NV) | +10 |
| Donor meetings / PAC activity | +10 |
| Campaign staffing / consultants | +10 |
| National media blitz | +5 |
| Recency boost (signal 14d ago) | +5 |
| Momentum (capped 0–100) | 60 |
Evidence & status history
2026-04-10
Kamala Harris shows interest in 2028 presidential run ‘I am thinking about it’ - Yahoo News New Zealand source ↗
consideringQuote· Low2026-05-10
Kamala’s cash crisis: Big donors turn their backs on Harris as 2028 bid already hangs by a thread - New York Post source ↗
donors· Low2026-04-13
‘I Am Thinking About It,’ Kamala Harris Says of 2028 Presidential Bid - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint source ↗
consideringQuote· Low2026-04-10
Kamala Harris shows interest in 2028 presidential run ‘I am thinking about it’ - The Independent source ↗
consideringQuote· Low2026-04-10
‘I am thinking about it,’ Kamala Harris says of 2028 presidential bid - AP News source ↗
consideringQuote· High2026-04-10
‘I am thinking about it,’ Kamala Harris says of 2028 presidential bid - Northwest Asian Weekly source ↗
consideringQuote· Low2026-04-10
'I am thinking about it,' Kamala Harris says of 2028 presidential bid - National Newswatch source ↗
consideringQuote· Low2026-06-20
Kamala Harris says 'hope should be a verb' as viral podcast clip draws 'word salad' mockery - AOL.com source ↗
mediaBlitz· Low2026-07-24
South Carolina picked for first 2028 Democratic primary, in possible Kamala Harris boost - New York Post source ↗
earlyState· Low2026-08-18
South Carolina’s being first 2028 Dem primary could help Kamala Harris - Washington Examiner source ↗
earlyState· Low2025-10-26
Kamala Harris leaves door open for 2028 presidential run - AP News source ↗
softConsidering· Medium2026-08-26
Should Kamala Harris run for president again? ‘Nope,’ says Iowa Democrat - The Guardian source ↗
earlyState· Low2026-08-26
Iowa’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate: Kamala Harris shouldn’t run in 2028 - The Hill source ↗
earlyState· Low2026-04-10
Former Vice President Kamala Harris on a 2028 White House run: 'I’m thinking about it’ - Fox News source ↗
consideringQuote· LowEarly-state activity
| Iowa | 4 signals |
| South Carolina | 2 signals |
| New Hampshire | 1 signal |
Money movement — FEC, a separate axis
No FEC financial report on file — not a registered filer, or no totals yet. Money is never folded into the momentum score.
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