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Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026

CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, JUL 30 – Kamala Harris, despite leading in polls with up to 41% support, chose to focus on national public service and keep options open for a 2028 presidential run, officials said.

  • On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced she will not run for California governor in 2026.
  • After months of reflection, Harris decided not to run for California governor in 2026, she said in a Wednesday statement.
  • In her remarks, Harris said, 'I love this state, its people, and its promise. But after deep reflection, I’ve decided that I will not run for Governor in this election.'
  • Her decision keeps the contest to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom wide open for the 2026 race and leaves the possibility for Harris to run for U.S. president again in 2028.
  • In the near future, Harris plans to write a book and create a new organization for a listening tour of Southern states before the 2026 elections.
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Kamala Harris Declines Bid To Be California Governor

Source: Genaro Molina / Getty On Wednesday (July 29), former Vice President Kamala Harris released a statement announcing that she would not run for governor in the state of California next year. The decision ends months of speculation over her potentially entering the race, but it leaves the door open to what role she might embrace in the future – including a potential presidential run in 2028. “I have extraordinary admiration and respect for …

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