Kamala Harris returns to campaign trail for US midterms amid speculation over 2028 presidential bid
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has returned to the campaign trail to support Democratic candidates in key midterm races. Her appearances have sparked speculation regarding her potential candidacy for the 2028 presidential election.
Why it matters
Harris's return to active campaigning serves as a barometer for Democratic strategy and her own political future within the party.
Former US vice president Kamala Harris has returned to the campaign trail to support Democrats in closely contested races ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, as speculation grows over whether she will make another bid for the White House in 2028.According to news agency Reuters, Harris, the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nominee, is campaigning in Georgia, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire and Wisconsin. She has made relatively few public appearances this year but is now stepping up efforts to help Democrats challenge Republican control of Congress.Harris began her campaign tour in Las Vegas on Tuesday, criticising President Donald Trump and his administration over what she described as its cruelty and incompetence.
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