US EditionCalifornia Democrats Debate What a Harris Governor Run Could Mean for Them
- Former Vice President Kamala Harris promised an `end of summer` decision by late August on whether to run for California governor or pursue a 2028 presidential bid; the timeline is nearing its end.
- A few months ago, California Democrats faced redistricting concerns, raising fears that mid-decade district redraws could make reelections tougher for vulnerable candidates.
- In early 2028 primary polling, Harris holds 26% support in an early 2028 Democratic presidential ballot test, showing a lead according to Echelon Insight’s July Omnibus poll.
- While Levin cited benefits, a California House Democrat who asked not to be named warned it could energize Republicans and jeopardize four to five House seats.
- Beyond a gubernatorial bid, options include starting a 501, creating a political action committee, or doing a listening tour of Southern states, suggesting long-term strategy and multiple pathways.
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Dems Dodge Question of Harris Run for Gov or President
California Democrats – and Kamala Harris – are facing questions on whether Harris should run for governor in 2026 or run for president again in 2028, as if the new political landscape will not allow her to do both. Democrats on the record are running from the question. "I have no comment," Rep. Dave Min, D-Calif., told CNN. "I have no comment on that, sorry." Min quickly left reporters to bolt to the House floor to avoid expounding on the Harris…
California Democrats debate what a Harris governor run could mean for them
As Kamala Harris deliberates on whether she should run for governor or hold out for another potential presidential bid, California Democrats are quietly asking themselves the same question
Schoen: Ignore the polls, Kamala, don’t run for president
The clock is rapidly running out on former Vice President Kamala Harris’ self-imposed deadline to issue a decision on her political future. In the spring, Harris promised an “end of summer” decision on whether she would run for governor of California next year, or whether she would stay out of that race in order to make another run at the White House in 2028. Now, over halfway through the summer, Harris finds herself at a crossroads: take the –…
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