Gallego on possible 2028 presidential run: ‘We have to look at it’

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) said Sunday he is considering a 2028 presidential run, citing his appeal to Latino voters and working-class voters as potential strengths for the Democratic Party. Gallego won his Arizona Senate seat in 2024 in a state that has trended Republican, positioning himself as one of the few Democrats who succeeded in a red state during the last cycle. His openness to a presidential bid signals early positioning for 2028, when Democrats will need to rebuild after losses in the 2024 presidential election. The remark reflects growing speculation about potential Democratic candidates as the party assesses its path forward and searches for candidates who can compete in swing and conservative-leaning states.