Kamala Harris Reconnects With Mamdani, Democratic Left Ahead of Possible 2028 Bid: Report

(L/R) Former Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel, US House of Representatives Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Former Second Gentleman Doug Hemhoff and former US Vice President Kamala Harris attend opening day of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Illinois, on June 18, 2026. First Deputy Mayor of New York City Dean Fuleihan (R) listens to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speak about the fiscal year 2027 budget in New York City on May 12, 2026. (Credit: Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski / AFP via Getty Images) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP via Getty Images)

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has privately reached out to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other prominent progressive figures in recent months, according to a report by Axios, as she weighs a possible 2028 presidential campaign and seeks to strengthen ties with constituencies that were critical of her during the 2024 presidential election.

The outlet reported that Harris called Mamdani last week to discuss the Democratic Party's future and arrange a longer conversation. The call came two days after candidates backed by Mamdani won three New York City congressional primaries. Harris has also reportedly exchanged text messages with the mayor in recent months.