With early race for 2028 fast approaching, 3 more Democrats slated to join summit to plot out future

October 20, 2026 / 9:00 AM EDT / CBS News

Nine days after next month's midterm elections, three prominent Democrats who are widely believed to have presidential ambitions will join other potential 2028 party contenders in Denver to discuss the future of the party.

Sens. Cory Booker of New Jersey and Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, as well as Rep. Ro Khanna of California, are among the latest additions who plan to join the "What's Next" summit, according to an updated list of attendees first shared with CBS News.

All three lawmakers identify as progressives, and all three have drawn national attention over their political ambitions in recent years. Booker ran for president in 2020 but dropped out before the first primary contests. Khanna has described himself as a "long-shot presidential candidate," and Van Hollen has acknowledged that he is "kicking the tires" on a possible 2028 run.

The three have also introduced tax plans that could be precursors to 2028 platforms.

The meeting will take place from Nov. 12 to 14, and is being hosted by Majority Democrats, a group formed last year by largely moderate elected officials and other high-profile Democrats who say they are "committed to reshaping…

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