Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not throw her hat in the ring to become California’s next governor after her failed presidential bid last year.
“I love this state, its people, and its promise. It is my home,” Harris said in a statement Wednesday. “But after deep reflection, I’ve decided that I will not run for Governor in this election.”
Californians are expected to choose a replacement for term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) in 2026.
Since President Donald Trump retook the White House, Harris had been rumored to be a serious contender for her state’s governor’s mansion. She had reportedly given herself a deadline to make a decision by the end of summer.
In her statement, the former vice president said she has spent the last six months “reflecting on this moment in our nation’s history, and the best way for me to continue fighting for the American people and advancing the values and ideals I hold dear.”
