US EditionWith Harris Out, Who Leads California Governor’s Race?
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUG 5 – Kamala Harris's decision not to run has created a competitive field with no clear frontrunner as candidates accelerate campaigns for the 2026 California governor's race.
- Kamala Harris announced in a written statement last week that she will not run for California governor in 2026.
- The decision ended months of waiting by candidates, political media, and voters who anticipated whether Harris would enter the race.
- With Harris out, the gubernatorial field remains crowded and lacks a clear frontrunner, featuring Democrats of two distinct competitiveness levels and notable Republicans running.
- Rick Caruso, a wealthy former Republican who switched to the Democratic Party and lost the 2022 mayoral election, is reportedly considering a run for governor and may gain strong backing from California's business sector if he advances past the primary.
- Harris' withdrawal allows other candidates to accelerate their campaigns, while a large Democratic field risks fragmenting votes and potentially enabling a Republican to finish second in the primary.
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DAN WALTERS: With Kamala Harris out, who will emerge as front-runner in California governor’s race?
Kamala Harris’ penchant for strings of abstruse verbiage — popularly known as word salads — was one of several reasons her presidential campaign failed last year.
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With Kamala Harris out, who will emerge as frontrunner in California governor’s race?
Dan Walters Commentary: Kamala Harris’ penchant for strings of abstruse verbiage — popularly known as word salads — was one of several reasons her presidential campaign failed last year.
With Harris out, who leads California governor’s race?
Toni Atkins announces her candidacy for Governor of California in 2026. (File photo by Chris Jennewein/Times of San Diego) This column was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Kamala Harris’ penchant for strings of abstruse verbiage — popularly known as word salads — was one of several reasons her presidential campaign failed last year. Her tendency was on display again last week when she announced she would not ru…
With Kamala Harris Out, Who Will be the Frontrunner in California's Governor’s Race? - Broke-Ass Stuart's Website
Photo via Wikimedia Commons By Dan Walters, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters Kamala Harris’ penchant for strings of abstruse verbiage — popularly known as word salads — was one of several reasons her presidential campaign failed last year. Her tendency was on display again last week when she announced she would not run for California governor after making other candidates, political media and voters wait for months fo…
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