US Democratic Party lays early groundwork for the 2028 presidential election, over a dozen potential candidates may join the race.

According to U.S. media reports, the Democratic Party secured a historic victory in the midterm elections, but that does not guarantee it an easy win in the 2028 presidential election. Democratic insiders have quickly turned their attention to what could be the most unpredictable and contentious presidential primary in decades. Per tradition, the conclusion of midterm elections signals the informal start of the next presidential campaign cycle. In the coming weeks, multiple Democratic organizations will host rallies to deliberate on the party’s future direction and effective strategies for 2028. Several Democrats have already begun laying the groundwork for potential runs, including hiring staff, traveling to early primary voting states, and meeting with donors. While the Democrats dealt a heavy blow to the Republicans in Tuesday’s elections and are riding high, the upcoming vote is likely to expose internal rifts within the party over issues such as its policy direction and how to attract voter support. No Democrat has yet emerged as a clear front-runner, and the final number of candidates could exceed a dozen. Whoever becomes the Democratic presidential nominee will face a political environment distinct from the current one, and likely more challenging.