Here are the Democrats taking early steps in potential 2028 White House bids

Democratic political contenders are beginning early steps toward potential 2028 White House bids, signaling an open race to succeed term-limited President Donald Trump. With no official entries yet for the November 2028 election, the parties’ maneuvering is already underway ahead of the post-2026 midterm contest for the nomination. The article outlines figures drawing attention by traveling to early-voting states, courting donors, and building national visibility. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, chair of the Democratic Governors Association, has over $1.8 million in a political action committee and has visited South Carolina, New Hampshire, and Iowa. California Governor Gavin Newsom released a memoir in February and has more than $4 million in his PAC, while also criticizing Trump’s actions involving the Justice Department. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has also traveled to early primary states including New Hampshire and Nevada.