1. Pete Buttigieg: Currently serving as the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Buttigieg has a strong record as a former mayor of South Bend, Indiana. He’s also made history as the first openly gay candidate for president from a major party.
2. Stacey Abrams: A former minority leader in the Georgia House of Representatives, Abrams is recognized nationally for her work around voting rights. Her efforts to turn Georgia blue during the 2020 election was seen as instrumental.
3. Gavin Newsom: As the governor of California, Newsom commands a large base in a significant Democratic state. If he survives the 2021 recall election, it could significantly boost his standing.
4. Tammy Duckworth: A U.S. Senator from Illinois, she is a combat veteran and a Purple Heart recipient. Duckworth would bring strong defense credentials to a potential Harris ticket.
5. Julian Castro: A former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the ex-mayor of San Antonio, Texas, Castro brings executive experience and might boost Democratic prospects in Texas.
6. Keisha Lance Bottoms: As the mayor of Atlanta, Bottoms helped manage one of the pivotal cities in the 2020 Election.
7. Corey Booker: A U.S. Senator from New Jersey, Booker has been active in criminal justice reform and revitalization of urban areas.
8. Catherine Cortez Masto: She is the first Latina and woman from Nevada to serve in the Senate, and could help
