Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly weighs 2028 presidential run after Democratic midterm wins
The gist
Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly has over $22 million on hand and is nearing a 2028 decision.
His Pentagon legal fight and national profile make him a top Democratic prospect.
How it unfolded
- Jan 2011Kelly's wife, then-Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz.), was shot in the head at a mass-casualty event; Kelly retired from NASA to support her recovery.
- Nov 18, 2025Kelly appeared in a video with five other lawmakers urging military service members to defy illegal orders.
- Nov 24, 2025The Pentagon announced it was investigating Kelly over possible breaches of military law tied to the video.