Democrat’s 2-word answer on a possible presidential run draws cheers from Maine crowd
Mark Kelly’s two-word reply, “We’ll see,” has fuelled speculation that the Arizona senator may run for president in 2028. He gave it during a campaign speech in Maine after an audience member shouted “president”, drawing cheers from the crowd.
Kelly is up for re-election to the Senate in 2028 and has said he will decide after the midterms whether to seek the presidency or another Senate term. Arizona law allows presidential candidates to run simultaneously for one additional federal office, so Kelly could appear on the ballot for both races, although he could not hold both offices if elected to them. He has gained national attention and appears in primary polling, though he has trailed better-known Democrats such as Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom.
In short
- Kelly said “We’ll see” when asked about becoming president.
- He is considering a 2028 presidential or Senate run.
- Arizona law allows him to run for both offices at once.
Explained simply
Mark Kelly is a Democratic senator from Arizona and a former astronaut and US Navy pilot. He was elected to the Senate in 2020 and is due to face voters again in 2028.
The US presidential election is also scheduled for 2028, when Democrats will choose a candidate to challenge the Republican nominee. Kelly has attracted national attention, but several better-known Democrats are also considered possible contenders.
Arizona law allows a presidential candidate to run for one additional federal office at the same time. That means Kelly could seek the presidency and re-election to the Senate in 2028, though he could not serve in both offices if he won both races.
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