US Senator Christopher Van Hollen is considering a run for the US presidency in 2028. The Democratic senator from Maryland recently indicated he is exploring the possibility of entering the presidential contest, stating he has been considering a 2028 campaign.
Speaking to Fox 5, Van Hollen said he was not interested in becoming the next Democratic leader in the US Senate and had instead been looking at a potential presidential run. He told the outlet, "I’ve made clear that I’m not looking to be the next Democratic leader. I’ve been kicking the tires on a 2028 presidential election."
Van Hollen’s possible presidential ambitions follow significant gains made by Democrats in the recently held US midterm elections. While he had previously emerged as a potential contender to replace Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, his comments have shifted attention toward a possible White House campaign.
Van Hollen was born in Karachi on January 10, 1959, as the son of an American foreign service officer. His official biography confirms he was born in Pakistan. He spent part of his early life in Pakistan and India, attending Kodaikanal International School in India’s Tamil Nadu before moving to the United States for higher education.
He graduated in philosophy from Swarthmore College, earned a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard University, and later obtained a law degree from Georgetown University. He was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1990.
The senator has previously discussed his personal connection with Pakistan. In a message marking Pakistan’s Independence Day last year, he said he was proud to have been born in Karachi and described his connection with the country as special. If he decides to enter the 2028 race, the Karachi-born senator could become one of the candidates seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for the US presidency.
