Which Democrats should you watch for the 2028 presidential race after the 2026 midterms?

On the BBC Global News Podcast, Nomia Iqbal named Jon Ossoff in Georgia, James Talarico after his Texas win, Pete Buttigieg and California governor Gavin Newsom. She said Abdul El-Sayed's win in the swing state of Michigan could also put him in the conversation, though other names come first. Progressive groups told Nada Tawfik the Michigan result makes a 2028 run by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez more plausible.

• Nomia Iqbal predicted the talk would turn to 2028 within a day or two of the midterms.
• Nada Tawfik said the Democratic Party still lacks a consistent message, which the 2028 primaries will have to settle.

Source: our own transcription of the episode. The full conversation is on Global News Podcast (2026-11-04). Read the whole episode summary →

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