Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday she would not run for governor of California to replace outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom.
'In recent months, I have given serious thought to asking the people of California for the privilege to serve as their governor,' she wrote in a statement. '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' long-awaited decision takes place after several California Democrats announced their campaigns, not waiting for the former vice president to rule out a possible run.
Former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter, ex-Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and former U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra announced their intent to run for governor despite Harris' indecision.
Many national Democrats privately thought that Harris should run for the state position after losing the 2024 presidential race to President Donald Trump.
