Arizona Sen Mark Kelly leaves door open for 2028 White House run

Key Points:

• Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., appeared to leave open the possibility of a 2028 presidential run during a campaign speech for Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson, responding "We'll see" when an audience member suggested he run for president.
• Kelly, up for Senate re-election in 2028, is included in Democratic primary surveys but typically polls behind higher-profile contenders like Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom.
• Kelly's national profile has risen notably since a 2025 video urging U.S. service members to disobey illegal orders sparked a criminal investigation that ultimately did not result in indictments.
• Reports indicate Kelly is considering whether to run for president or seek another Senate term after the midterms, with Arizona law allowing him to run simultaneously for president and Senate in 2028.
• This Arizona provision could reduce the political risk of a presidential bid, enabling Kelly to pursue the presidency without forfeiting his Senate seat if unsuccessful.