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 October 29, 2026 UTC daily build · latest signal October 14, 2026 (15 days ago).
Latest signal
South Carolina picked for first 2028 Democratic primary, in possible Kamala Harris boost - New York Post source ↗
October 14, 2026 · 15 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 27 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 15d 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’ - 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· Low2026-04-11
‘I am thinking about it,’ Kamala Harris says of 2028 presidential bid - Hot Springs Sentinel Record source ↗
consideringQuote· Low2026-04-10
Kamala Harris says she might run for president in 2028: "I'm thinking about it" - cbsnews.com source ↗
consideringQuote· Low2026-09-30
Compared to NV’s other U.S. House races, CD4 flies under the radar source ↗
earlyState· Low2026-10-10
Kamala Harris’s Husband Doesn’t Want Her to Run for President Again as Donors Call 2028 Bid a Long Shot: Report - Benzinga source ↗
donors· Low2026-10-10
Kamala Harris faces pushback over 2028 presidential bid as husband, Democratic donors express doubts: Rep - The Times of India source ↗
donors· Low2026-04-10
Kamala Harris considering 2028 presidential run: ‘I am thinking about it’ - Denver Gazette source ↗
consideringQuote· Low2026-10-14
Harris opens huge lead in 2028 poll even as hubby, donors don’t want her to run - SILive.com source ↗
donors· Low2026-10-14
Harris to hit campaign trail for Democrats in Mississippi, New Hampshire, more source ↗
earlyState· LowEarly-state activity
| Iowa | 5 signals |
| South Carolina | 2 signals |
| New Hampshire | 2 signals |
| Nevada | 2 signals |
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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