Sen. Ruben Gallego considers 2028 presidential run: 'We have to look at it'
Sen. Ruben Gallego said he's considering a 2028 presidential run while speaking at a Latino construction industry event in Chicago. The Arizona Democrat joins other Senate Democrats positioning themselves for a possible White House bid.
Sen. Ruben Gallego told reporters he's thinking about running for president in 2028, saying "we have to look at it" while speaking ahead of a Latino construction industry event in Chicago.
The Arizona Democrat recently won his Senate seat and is already making moves that suggest a national campaign. He's been holding town halls to appeal to moderate voters and traveling to key states like Pennsylvania.
Gallego previously said running for president has "f---ing of course" crossed his mind, but insisted it wasn't on his immediate radar. Now he appears more open to the idea as Democrats search for fresh faces after their November election losses.
Several Senate Democrats are positioning themselves for 2028 as the party tries to build a new bench of leaders. Gallego's background as a Latino veteran from a swing state could appeal to voters Democrats lost in 2024.
The senator said he's currently focused on his new Senate role but isn't ruling out a future presidential campaign.
Democrats are rebuilding after losing the 2024 election. Gallego's potential run shows how the party is looking for new leaders who can connect with Latino voters and moderate Americans in key swing states.
Watch for more travel by Gallego to early primary states and his positioning on key issues as 2028 approaches.
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