Kamala Harris will not run for California governor
Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced that she will not run for California governor in the 2026 election, ending months of speculation about her potential candidacy. In a statement posted on her social media account, Harris expressed her love for California but said after careful consideration she decided against running. She indicated that her future leadership and public service would not involve elected office at this time. Harris, who lost to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, plans to focus on supporting democratic candidates nationwide and will share more about her future plans in the coming months. Her decision opens the field for othre candidates to succeed term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom.
Kamala Harris announces she will not run for California governor in 2026
Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday she would not run for California governor in 2026, ending months of speculation that she might.
In a statement posted to her X account, Harris, who was defeated by President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, wrote: “In recent months, I have given serious thought to asking the people of California for the privilege to serve as their Governor. I love this state, its people, and its promise. It is my home. But after deep reflection, I’ve decided that I will not run for Governor in this election.”
She added: “For now, my leadership — and public service — will not be in elected office.
“I look forward to getting back out and listening to the American people, helping elect Democrats across the nation who will fight fearlessly, and sharing more details in the months ahead about my own plans.”
Harris’s decision follows a long period of speculation about her next steps following November’s defeat against Trump.
Speculation will now inevitably fall on whether she will seek another bid for the White House in 2028. It will also likely open the floodgates for candidates seeking to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), who is term-limited.
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