Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) confirmed he is considering a campaign for president in 2028, telling MS NOW’s The Weeknight that he is weighing a bid and believes the next election will center on competing visions for the country's future.

Asked by co-host Symone Sanders whether he was thinking about running, Khanna responded, “Yes, I’m thinking about it.” He argued that the 2028 Democratic presidential primary would be less focused on electability calculations and more on which candidate could offer the strongest vision for the country.

Khanna pointed to Democratic victories among candidates from different ideological backgrounds in the 2026 midterm elections, arguing that the results demonstrated the party could succeed with a range of candidates and approaches.

He also welcomed the prospect of a generational change in presidential leadership, saying Americans would finally have an opportunity to see a new generation of candidates from both parties after three presidents who were in their 80s.

Khanna's comments come as supporters have begun organizing around a potential campaign. Former Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) and progressive strategist Nomiki Konst are co-chairing a group called Run Ro, which was established to build support and lay the groundwork for a possible presidential bid while Khanna considers his options.

The group can raise money and begin organizing donors and supporters ahead of a potential campaign. Its formation also reflects efforts among progressive Democrats to identify a new presidential standard-bearer following Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-VT) campaigns in 2016 and 2020.

Khanna previously acknowledged in an August interview on Fox Business Network that he was considering a 2028 run. He said he wanted to focus on the future economy and address what he described as an economic system that was benefiting too few Americans.