News · The 2028 Democratic presidential nomination race is taking shape with no formal candidates yet declared, led by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, both of whom have publicly declined to rule out a run, according to Newsweek. Ocasio-Cortez has boosted her national profile through a tour with Sen. Bernie Sanders and a decisive primary win in New York, while Newsom has delivered speeches across the country and has indicated he will decide after the 2026 midterm elections.