Democratic candidates distance from 2028 prospects in key races

Democratic candidates in several competitive House and Senate battleground races are reportedly distancing themselves from potential 2028 presidential contenders Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Kamala Harris. While both women are viewed as leading prospects for the party's future, some candidates in swing districts have requested that Ocasio-Cortez avoid their campaign trails, citing concerns over her electability in tight races.

In a separate development, Representative Grace Meng expressed enthusiasm for Ocasio-Cortez’s “continued rise in our party.” When asked if she would endorse Ocasio-Cortez for a potential U.S. Senate run in New York, Meng declined to give a definitive answer, stating she would discuss it with the Representative if such plans were announced.