Former US Vice President Kamala Harris is facing doubts about a possible 2028 presidential campaign, and her husband, Doug Emhoff, is among those who reportedly have concerns.
The former vice president has not confirmed whether she intends to seek the presidency again. However, people close to him expect he will support her if she decides to enter the race. Harris has repeatedly avoided ruling out another presidential campaign. During an event with Rev. “I served for four years being a heartbeat away from the presidency of the United States. Last month, however, she made clear that she had not reached a decision. Still, her recent meetings with major donors, staff hiring and visits to battleground states have drawn attention as she weighs her political future.
Emhoff, 61, has privately expressed concerns about his wife’s plans for another White House bid, according to The Wall Street Journal’s report published on October 10. Her immediate focus is on the November 2026 midterm elections, as Democrats seek to win seats in Congress and state-level races.
Emhoff has privately told people that he “would prefer” Harris not run for president again, according to The Wall Street Journal. Some Democratic donors have also raised concerns about another Harris campaign, according to the report. Al Sharpton at the National Action Network conference in New York in April, she said, “Listen, I might. I know what the job is, and I know what it requires,” Harris said. Speaking at an event, she said, “I have not decided if I’m going to run again.
