Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren put weeks of speculation to rest Monday morning, formally announcing that she will seek another term in the U.S. Senate.
Warren, who has represented Massachusetts since 2012, released a campaign-style video on Twitter featuring constituents from across the state praising her work and urging her to continue the fight. The announcement comes after a series of remarks last month that prompted whispers about whether she was weighing a potential 2024 presidential run.
“We’ve won some big victories for working families in Massachusetts and across the country, but there’s a lot more to do,” Warren said in her video message. “So today I’m making it official: I’m running for re-election to keep up the fight.”
The video showcases supporters voicing their trust in Warren’s advocacy:
“Across Massachusetts, Elizabeth makes sure we have a choice,” one voter says.
Another adds more bluntly, “Elizabeth doesn’t f— around. She’s always in our corner.”
Speculation Over 2024
Warren reignited political chatter earlier this year when she declined to explicitly endorse President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 ticket. Her comments, which she later attempted to clarify, created enough tension that Harris reportedly stopped returning Warren’s calls.
According to CNN, Warren reached out twice to apologize, but the vice president has not responded. The friction stems from an interview on Boston Public Radio in which Warren hesitated when asked if Harris should remain Biden’s running mate in 2024.
“I really want to defer to what makes Biden comfortable on his team,” Warren said at the time, noting her long relationship with Harris but stopping short of unequivocally backing her. “They need — they have to be a team, and my sense is they are.”
Following the criticism, Warren issued a clarification through GBH News, offering a far more definitive endorsement.
“I fully support the President’s and Vice President’s re-election together, and never intended to imply otherwise,” she said. “They’re a terrific team with a strong record of delivering for working families.”
Growing Anxiety Among Democrats Over Harris
Warren’s remarks tapped into a broader unease within the Democratic Party about Harris’ political standing heading into 2024. Several Democrats, speaking both publicly and privately, have acknowledged concerns that Harris has struggled to define her vice presidency — and may pose risks for Biden as he prepares for another run.
The New York Times recently published a stark assessment, reporting that Harris has faced persistent challenges “defining her vice presidency” and that even some longtime allies are “tired of waiting” for her to break through. The piece noted that numerous Democrats — from White House officials to party strategists — believe she has not demonstrated the leadership qualities needed to position herself as the future of the party.
In private conversations, some Democrats who were once firmly in Harris’ corner now admit they have “lost hope,” the Times reported.
One of the most outspoken critics, Democratic fundraiser John Morgan, did not mince words. He warned that Harris’ perceived weaknesses could become “one of the most hard-hitting arguments against Biden” in 2024.
“It doesn’t take a genius to say, ‘Look, with his age, we have to really think about this,’” Morgan said. “I can’t think of one thing she’s done except stay out of the way and stand beside him at certain ceremonies.”
Warren’s Path Forward
Despite the national intrigue surrounding her comments, Warren is positioning her bid for a third Senate term as a continuation of her long-running mission: championing economic fairness, strengthening consumer protections, and delivering for working families.
If re-elected, Warren would extend her tenure in the Senate well into the next decade — and, as her announcement video suggests, she intends to do so with characteristic energy and determination.
Her message to voters was unambiguous: the work isn’t finished, and she’s not done fighting.
