Kamala Harris' Political Prospects
Kamala Harris Steps Back from California Governor Race, Hints at 2028 Presidential Run
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has announced that she will not run for California governor in the 2026 election and has ruled out any elected office "for now." Instead, she has left the door open for a potential 2028 presidential campaign [1][2][4].
After a period of reflection, Harris stated that her leadership and public service will not be in elected office at this moment. However, she plans to remain politically active by listening to Americans and helping elect Democrats across the country [1][2][4]. Sources close to her indicated that she considered running for governor, a third presidential run, or stepping away from elected politics, ultimately choosing not to run for governor to preserve a clearer path toward potentially running for president again in 2028 [2][4].
The decision has sparked speculation that Harris' next major political ambition could be another bid for the White House. Analysts highlight the significance of her potentially being the female Democratic presidential candidate in 2028 and discuss broader questions about gender and electability [3].
Harris's public absence has been noticeable since President Trump's inauguration in January 2021. However, in April 2021, she delivered a speech in San Francisco criticising Trump's tariff policies and warning of a crisis of unchecked executive power [5]. Since then, Harris has not made any major public remarks apart from this speech.
Meanwhile, Harris and her husband have returned to California, with her husband resuming private law practice and teaching at USC [1]. The 2028 presidential race is expected to be crowded, with Governor Gavin Newsom and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg among the contenders [6]. Buttigieg and Newsom have been more frequent in making public cases against Republicans.
In summary, Kamala Harris' immediate political plans focus on non-elected roles helping Democrats, while she remains positioned for a potential 2028 presidential campaign [1][2][4].
References:
- CNN
- The New York Times
- The Washington Post
- Politico
- NPR
- The Hill
- Given Kamala Harris's insight regarding a potential 2028 presidential run, there is increased interest in the policy-and-legislation and politics aspect of the general-news concerning her future political strategies.
- As Kamala Harris has ruled out any elected office for now, her focus seems to shift towards transportation, as reported by various news sources, with her husband resuming private law practice, possibly dip status into matters related to this field.
- The upcoming 2028 presidential race is garnering significant attention, with the names of Californian leaders like Governor Gavin Newsom and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg surfacing as potential contenders, causing a stir among government and political circles.
