Governor's Race in California Now a Wide-Open Affair
CALIFORNIA, JUL 31 – Kamala Harris ended speculation about a 2026 run, citing political challenges after her 2024 presidential loss, while Democrats remain favored in the open California governor's race.
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Barabak: Harris closes door on race for governor, leaves open a run for White House
By closing one door, Kamala Harris has left another ajar. Running for California governor in 2026, which she ruled out Wednesday, would almost certainly have precluded another run for the White House in 2028 — something Harris explicitly did not rule out. There were significant hurdles to attempting both. Related Articles Kamala Harris to release book about 2024 presidential campaign Kamala Harris will not run for …
Governor's race in California now a wide-open affair
The race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom when his second and final term ends in 2027 has officially been underway for years. One Democrat announced her campaign in April 2023, and the first debate was held in San Francisco…
Who's the frontrunner in CA governor's race now that Harris is out? Here's a look at the field
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' formal exit from the governor's race opens the door for additional candidates to venture in, while scrambling a crowded field with no dominant candidate.
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