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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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