US EditionFormer Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, JUL 30 – Kamala Harris ends speculation about a 2026 gubernatorial run to focus on private citizen engagement after her 2024 presidential defeat to Donald Trump.
- On Wednesday, Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced she will not run for California governor, ending speculation after her 2024 presidential defeat.
- Earlier this year, Harris told friends at the Oscars she would decide on running for governor by summer’s end, after her 2024 presidential loss to Donald Trump.
- Earlier this month, a UC Irvine poll showed Harris leading with 41% support against 29%, amid a crowded race including Porter, Villaraigosa, and Becerra.
- With Harris out, the 2026 governor's race stands wide open and without her widespread name recognition.
- Looking ahead, Harris plans to stay engaged and galvanize the Democratic Party by traveling the country to support 2026 midterm candidates.
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The former U.S. Vice-President returns briefly, but only to announce the renunciation of a candidacy, leaving a back door open at the same time.
Harris Will Not Run for California Governor in 2026
Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that she would not run for governor of California in 2026, ending questions about her interest in the role but raising new ones about the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee's plans for the future.
Since his defeat against Donald Trump in the US presidential election, Kamala Harris has been relatively discreet.
After a long wait, the most dangerous rival of the Democratic aspirants for governor, announces that he will not enter the contest
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for governor in her home state of California next year. She announced this on social media.
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