Kamala Harris affirmatively declares her decision not to contest for the position of California governor in the year 2026, thus quashing the lingering conjecture surrounding her potential candidacy.
Kamala Harris, the first woman and the first woman of colour to be elected as California's Senator and the Vice President of the United States, has announced that she will not be running for Governor of California in 2026. Instead, she has stated that her leadership and public service will not be in elected office for the time being.
Harris expressed her love for the state of California and its people, and plans to focus on listening to the American people, helping elect Democrats across the nation. She also plans to share more details about her future plans in the coming months.
Since her loss to President Trump in November, Harris has been residing in Los Angeles. She has not made a definitive decision about her future plans yet, but has reportedly written a memoir and is considering launching a nonprofit focused on young voters and democracy or a political action committee to support Democrats.
Harris made history as the first woman to be elected district attorney of San Francisco, the first woman of colour to be elected to the U.S. Senate from California, and the first woman to be elected California attorney general. She has had a two-decade career in elected office and considers California her home.
In the months ahead, Harris has stated that she intends to share more details about her own plans. She is contemplating options such as a third presidential run in 2028, a gubernatorial campaign, or transitioning to the private sector. However, for now, her immediate focus appears to be on political engagement outside of holding elected office.
[1] Source: https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/01/politics/kamala-harris-california-governor-2026/index.html
Kamala Harris, having ruled out a gubernatorial campaign in 2026, has announced her intention to engage in political activities beyond elected office, focusing on listening to the American people, helping elect Democrats, and sharing more details about her future plans in the coming months. In these plans, she may consider a third presidential run in 2028, or other political endeavors like a political action committee or a nonprofit centered around young voters and democracy, as reported.
