Democratic hopefuls eye 2028 White House run with no clear frontrunner

Democratic figures are positioning for the 2028 U.S. presidential race, though no clear frontrunner has emerged. Potential candidates, including governors, senators, and past contenders, spent recent weeks touring early primary states to build support following the midterm elections. Governors Andy Beshear, Gavin Newsom, JB Pritzker, and Josh Shapiro are prominent contenders, each leveraging their records and national profiles. Kamala Harris remains a possible candidate after her 2024 loss, while Senator Jon Ossoff and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are also generating speculation, though some have denied interest. Republicans face a less crowded field, with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned as likely successors. Historical precedent suggests early polls can be misleading, as past winners like Donald Trump and Bill Clinton initially showed minimal support.