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A cardinal rule of American politics: It’s never too early to start thinking about the next election.

Some Democrats are already making moves that have stoked 2028 speculation, from California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s podcasts to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (N.Y.) recent series of rallies alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).

Right now, the field is wide open as there is no obvious front-runner. Former Vice President Kamala Harris has kept a relatively low profile since her loss to President Trump last November, and, even if she ran, she’d face serious opposition.

It’s almost three years before the first primaries will be held, but here are The Hill’s initial rankings of the 2028 Democratic contenders.

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8. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg had an impressive early showing during the 2020 Democratic primaries, especially in Iowa and New Hampshire.

He is one of the very best media performers in the party — a skill set he seems to relish putting to use in Fox News appearances.

Buttigieg has many fans among the party’s younger, more affluent supporters.

But he struggled badly with Black voters in 2020, and the highest elected office he’s ever held is mayor.

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5256736-2028-democratic-contenders-rankings/