'Look forward to getting back out': Kamala Harris won't run for California governor in 2026; signals possible 2028 US presidential plans
announced Wednesday that she will not run for California governor in 2026, ending months of speculation about her potential bid for the state's top office. Her decision opens the door for other opportunities, including a possible presidential run in 2028.
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'In recent months, I have given serious thought to asking the people of California for the privilege to serve as their Governor. I love this state, its people, and its promise. It is my home. But after deep reflection, I've decided that I will not run for Governor in this election,' Harris said in a statement.
The decision may give her more flexibility to pursue a possible presidential run in 2028, though she has not confirmed any plans.
She said she will share 'more details in the months ahead' about her future.
Harris didn't shy away from addressing the current political climate, highlighting the need for fresh ideas to tackle what she called a 'moment of crisis.'
'Our politics, our government, and our institutions have too often failed the American people,' she said. 'As we look ahead, we must be willing to pursue change through new methods and fresh thinking—committed to our same values and principles, but not bound by the same playbook.'
The announcement follows months of Harris reflecting on how best to serve the Democratic Party after her loss in the 2024 presidential election. 'I am a devout public servant,' she said, 'and from the earliest days of my career, I believed the best way to make a difference was to improve the system from within.' She pointed to her long public service record—as a prosecutor, attorney general of California, US senator, and Vice President—as evidence of her commitment.
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Though she won't be running for governor, Harris has been steadily re-engaging in politics lately. She made virtual appearances at a youth voter summit and an abortion rights advocacy event.
Meanwhile, her Harris Victory Fund has started fundraising to support former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's Senate campaign, signaling her ongoing influence within the party.
Despite stepping back from the gubernatorial race, Harris promised she won't step away from the fight for 'freedom, opportunity, fairness, and the dignity of all.'
'I look forward to getting back out and listening to the American people, helping elect Democrats across the nation who will fight fearlessly, and sharing more details in the months ahead about my own plans,' she said in her statement.
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