Democrats know they need to escape political purgatory. Finding a leader to steer the way is the party’s most daunting challenge after President Donald Trump won a second, nonconsecutive term. Ambitious Democrats are positioning themselves to seek their party’s 2028 presidential nomination.

They have come out in strong numbers in smaller races so far this year, and in the early voting for today’s elections.

The New York Times Editorial Board accused the Democratic Party of being in "denial" over the poor state it's in, and gave advice for leaders to get the party back on track.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is the preferred 2028 option by a wide margin, according to a survey of Democratic voters released Friday. The failed 2024 presidential nominee received 36% support from Democratic and Democratic-leaning independent voters in the early 2028 primary poll conducted by Morning Consult .

Social media users, including some Republican elected officials, are falsely claiming that Democrats are suing the Trump administration to allow noncitizens to vote in American elections.

The California governor is considered a 2028 presidential candidate and launched his podcast, This is Gavin Newsom, following the election.

U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams, who came under heavy criticism from several prominent Georgia Democrats in the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, resigned Monday as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia.

So far, there are at least four House Democrats facing high-profile primary challenges ahead of the 2026 elections.