Former VP Kamala Harris says she will not be running for California governor next year
Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not be running in 2026 California governor election.
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The story so far
2 developments- Jul 30, 2025Former VP Kamala Harris says she will not be running for California governor next year
- Jul 31, 2025Kamala Harris will not run for California governor, opening door for 2028 run
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Quiet for 425 daysLast development · Jul 31, 2025 — Kamala Harris will not run for California governor, opening door for 2028 run
The bigger story
- Kamala Harris after her 2024 loss, from her book to her 2028 decisionearliest story we hold Mar 7 · 23 stories · 4 before this oneMar 3, 2025week of Sep 21, 2026
- The 2026 California governor race: Xavier Becerra vs. Steve Hiltonearliest story we hold Jul 30 · 22 storiesJul 28, 2025week of Sep 21, 2026
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8 viewpointsKamala Harris decided not to run for California governor. What does that mean for 2028?
Kamala Harris will not run for California governor, opening door for 2028 run
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15 viewpointsCalifornia governor candidates react to Kamala Harris not running: ‘Mission hasn’t changed’
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10 viewpointsKamala Harris decision not to run in 2026 opens door to possible second presidential run in 2028
Kamala Harris announces she won’t run for California governor, clearing way for possible 2028 White House bid
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5 articlesKamala Harris declines California run – could she try again for the White House?
Kamala Harris Rules Out California Governor Bid, Leaves 2028 POTUS Run Open: “For Now, My Leadership – & Public Service – Will Not Be In Elected Office”
Former Vice President Kamala Harris Says She Will Not Run for California Governor in 2026
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